How to Make Keto Banana Bread – Easy Vegan Recipe

slices of keto banana bread on a cutting board

How to Make Keto Banana Bread – Easy Vegan Recipe

If you're following a keto diet but miss the comforting taste of traditional banana bread, you're in for a treat! I'll show you how to make keto banana bread so you can have all the banana flavor with a fraction of the carbs, plus it's vegan, which makes it dairy-free and egg-free. It's the perfect quick breakfast or afternoon snack while staying true to your keto lifestyle.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword how to make keto banana bread

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Resting time 5

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener or allulose
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xanthan gum or 1 tsp psyllium husk
pinch salt

Wet Ingredients

1 medium-sized banana, mashed
1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened or your favorite plant milk
2 flax eggs 2 T ground flax seeds + 5 T water
2-4 Tbsp refined coconut oil, melted
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp banana extract

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper.
Make Vegan Buttermilk - Add apple cider vinegar to almond milk and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Make Flax Eggs - Add water to ground flaxseeds and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, cinnamon, monk fruit sweetener, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients -In a separate bowl, mash the large banana and mix with the vegan buttermilk, flax eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, banana extract, and monk fruit sweetener.
Combine & Bake - Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth banana bread batter forms. Fold in chopped walnuts or sugar-free chocolate chips, if using. Pour into the inch loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve -Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! *See Note

Video

Notes

The Nutritional Information is only an estimate based on the basic recipe without the optional ingredients. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

Tips for How To Make Keto Banana Bread

Maximize flavor without extra carbs - Since one banana is used for natural sweetness, be sure to use a black, spotty one. The banana extract is your secret weapon. It enhances the banana flavor without adding sugar or carbs.
Perfect Texture - Use psyllium husk instead of xanthan gum for a slightly chewier, more bread-like texture. Let the flax eggs sit for at least 5 minutes to fully gel—this helps bind the batter like real eggs. The almond flour + coconut flour combo ensures a moist, slightly dense, but not gummy texture. Add just enough melted coconut oil to bind the ingredients. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking—coconut flour absorbs moisture over time, so this step prevents dryness.
Perfect loaf - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
I enjoy this banana bread cooled in the refrigerator. It gives it a firmer texture.

How to Store Keto Banana Bread

Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerator for 3-4 days.
For longer storage, slice and wrap in plastic or parchment paper, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 2 months.
When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw individual slices at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or warm them in a toaster oven at 300°F for 5-10 minutes. If thawing a whole loaf, let it defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat at 325°F for 10-15 minutes. For extra moisture, wrap slices in a damp paper towel before microwaving for 15-20 seconds. This method ensures your keto banana bread stays fresh and delicious whenever you’re ready to enjoy it.

Serving Suggestions

Here are three delicious serving suggestions for your keto banana bread:

Toasted: Lightly toast a slice and top it with a smear of vegan butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm, satisfying breakfast treat.
Berry Bliss: Serve a slice slathered with this low-carb blueberry compote for added tartness and texture.
Keto French Toast Upgrade: Dip a slice in a keto-friendly egg substitute mixture and grill until golden brown, then drizzle with sugar-free maple syrup for a decadent twist on traditional French toast.

Nutrition