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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

How could you not love banana bread!? Just because this recipe omits baking soda, the delicious banana flavor is still there!

Need more? This banana bread loaf is the perfect comforting snack for the colder months. When you make it your entire home will smell amazing. The aromas this loaf creates should be made into a candle- seriously!

Ingredients for Banana Bread without Baking Soda

Of course there are more than three ingredients to make banana bread without baking soda, but these three are probably the oes that could use some additional context.

Bananas– Of course you need some bananas for banana bread. I recommend using two bananas that have a good amount of spots on them. Check out the bananas in the ingredient photo to see what level of ripeness i’m talking about!

Bread Flour– In order to get your banana bread to rise without adding in baking soda you need to use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Baking Powder– Without baking soda, this helps the bread rise!

In addition you will need: butter, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. There are all pretty standard for banana bread but, you don’t need the baking soda!

How to Make Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

The moment you decide you want to make a loaf of banana bread pull your butter and eggs out of the fridge! Being ready to bake and the ingredients are still cold is the worst!

Making a banana bread without baking soda is just like making a regular loaf. You start by creaming your butter and sugars, then adding in eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed banana.

In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients: bread flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.

Next up, slowly add the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Carefully mix until just combined.

Add everything to a nonstick bread pan and bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes.

Expert Tips and Tricks

The level of ripeness of your bananas matter! A green banana is not ripe enough for banana bread. As time goes on and it ripes, it will become sweeter. Opt for bananas with many brown spots. Check out the bananas in my image above showing the level of ripeness for the bananas I used!

Allowing your butter to come to room temperature is essential. If it is too cold it will not cream with the sugars. Basically, the wait to allow your butter to come to room temperature is worth it.

Cutting into a warm banana bread without baking soda loaf is a surefire way to make a mess. Try your best to allow the loaf to cool before cutting into it.

If there’s only one or two of you attempting to take down the entire loaf, try changing up the way you consume it! Try it warm with butter one day, in a yogurt bowl the next, or with peanut butter for the next slice.

Potential Mix-In’s

This is a plain banana bread loaf. You can enjoy it this way or make it your own by addin in some fun additions!

Try using:

• Chopped walnuts
• Cinnamon Chips
• Chocolate chips
• Fruit pieces
• Caramel bits

If there are any other additions you like to add to your loaf, let me know in the comments below. I’d love to taste it!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

To some banana bread is considered a ‘healthier’ dessert while to others it’s a ‘hidden’ sugar bomb. Everyone can have their own opinions but hear me out on my stance.

To me, banana bread is a delicious loaf! I can have it with some butter for a wholesome snack/treat, I can pair it with some yogurt to make it a bit more satiating, or I can just snag a slice because I love it!

Banana bread has about two bananas. This provides some fiber and micronutrients. It also has flour. Surprisingly, flour is a great source of folic acid, has some protein, and is energy to keep you going! So, no matter what you think banana bread can serve a purpose.

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Classic Banana Bread Without Baking Soda Recipe

Banana Bread without Baking Soda

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

Savor the rich flavors of homemade banana bread without baking soda! This foolproof recipe delivers a soft, moist texture and delightful banana essence without the extra ingredient.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling the Loaf 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Breakfast, Dessert, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Slices

Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Bread Pan Glass

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Stick Butter Unsalted
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar Light; Packed
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 Ripe Banana's ~200 grams
• 1.5 Cups Bread Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Grab out your butter and eggs and allow to come to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and sugar with an electric mixer. Next, add in eggs and vanilla extract. Continue to mix.
• Add in mashed banana and carefully combine.
• In a separate bowl combine: bread flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
• Slowly, mix the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Mix until evenly combined.
• Use nonstick spray on your bread pan. Add mixture to pan and distribute evenly.
• Baking in oven for 40-45 minutes. Once a toothpick can be inserted and removed cleanly, the loaf is done.
• Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Once, cooled, slice and enjoy!

Notes

• Cover the loaf and store on the countertop or in the refridgerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Keyword Banana, Bread

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

You’ll love this recipe for a few reasons- they are incredibly moist AND you only need a single bowl!

These come out like the innards of banana bread: super soft and subtly sweet. Like a delicious slice of banana bread, you won’t want to put these down.

As I mentioned, you only need one bowl for this recipe. This means there are minimal dishes to clean up afterward, making the recipe easy to make and clean! Win-Win!

Ingredients to Make Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour

Most ingredients you’ll need are classic pantry staples but there are a few that are pretty important to the recipe:

Ripe Bananas- These are key for a natural sweetness!

Almond Flour– Of course, you’ll need some almond flour! You can make your own at home but I recommend purchasing it. Pulsing almonds can be a bit harsh on your food processor.

Maple Syrup- This small amount of maple syrup in this recipe may seem insignificant, but it adds the perfect amount of sweetness in combination with the ripe banana.

You’ll also need baking soda, baking powder, eggs, cinnamon, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

How to Make Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour

I’ve got some good news. This recipe uses a very minimal number of dishes! This means you can whip up a batch without having to commit to cleaning a sinkful of dishes afterward.

Before starting any baking venture, grab out all your ingredients. This ensures you actually have everything you need. Also, preheat your oven and get out your muffin tin.

In a single large bowl add your mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix this all together. Then, gently mix in the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Spray your muffin tin with nonstick spray and pour in your mixture until it is about 3/4 full. Pop this in the oven for about 15 minutes. Once you can stick in a toothpick and remove it cleanly, they’re done!

Additions and Substitutions

Plain ‘ole Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour and Chocolate Chips are delicious! They come out light and fluffy with the perfect amount of banana flavor. If you want to add some additions I recommend trying:

• Chocolate chips
• Chopped walnuts
• A sprinkle of nutmeg
• Raisins

Most ingredients used in this Banana Bread Almond Flour Muffin recipe are necessary and cannot be substituted. You could choose to use all-purpose flour instead of almond flour or a combination of white and brown sugar in place of maple syrup!

If you try any other additions or substitutions that turn out amazing, be sure to leave them in the comments below!

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to coat your muffin tin well with nonstick spray. Without it, the muffin will stick to the sides. Nobody wants that!
• There is a decent amount of banana in these muffins. This means the muffins will quickly soften, ultimately, to a point where they get ‘wet’. This is normal! Consume these muffins within three days of baking.

Once you start making these over and over again like me i’m sure you’ll come up with a few tips and tricks of your own. Be sure to leave them in the comments down below so I can give them a try as well!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

Almond flour has a health halo around it. By this I mean many believe foods made with almond flour are perceived to be ‘healthier’. It just depends on your personal needs.

Compared to classic all-purpose flour, almond flour has more calories, less carbohydrates, and more protein. For some this is ideal. For others, it is not. Each person has to decide what is best for them in their situation.

If someone is sensitive to wheat, using almond flour as its replacement is a great option! Many times almond flour desserts are a bit heavy and dense. Because of the amount of leavening, large amount of banana, and minimal almond flour, these muffins come out soft and fluffy!

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Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour and Chocolate Chips Recipe

Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour and Chocolate Chips

These Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Flour and Chocolate Chips are crazy soft, perfectly moist, and easy to whip up with just a single bowl!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Muffins

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Wet Ingredients

• 1 Cup Mashed Banana (~2 to 3 banana's)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1.5 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

Dry Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups Almond Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

Chocolate Chips

• 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips (additional, if desired)

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab out a muffin tin and spray with non-stick spray.
• Grab out all ingredients to ensure you have them on hand.
• In a larg bowl add wet ingredients: mashed banana, eggs, vanilla extract, veggie oil, and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly.
• In the same bowl mix in: almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Carefully fold in chocolate chips.
• Fill cupcake tins about 3/4 full.

  Note: This recipe makes 10 muffins!
• Bake for 15-17 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

• These muffins are jam-packed with banana. This makes them moist… VERY moist. So, these muffins do not last too long. Enjoy immediately after baking.
• Store in an air-tight container for about 2 days.
• Nutrition facts are calculated based on USDA’s FoodData Central.
• Nutrition facts may not be 100% correct, but are calculated to be reasonable.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 MuffinCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 19.5gProtein: 7gFat: 20.5g

Keyword Almond Flour, Banana Bread, chocolate chips

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Banana Bread Oatmeal Ingredients

This bowl of morning oats requires a handful of ingredients. The thing is, they’re both pantry staples and healthy. So no matter if you have them or need to pick them up on your next grocery run, they’re awesome to have on hand.

• Minute Oats
• Banana
• Brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Walnuts
• Salt
• Milk

Banana Bread Oatmeal Variations

Oats are a simple and healthy breakfast food that can be endlessly altered! Banana bread typically has walnuts, but if that’s not for you, omit them! Or, swap them out for another nut like pecans to maintain the additional texture they provide in the oatmeal.

Looking for some additional sweetness? Try a drizzle of maple syrup! It’s rustic flavors pair perfectly with your banana bread oatmeal.

Another topping that might be more suitable for you is a drizzle of peanut butter. Sometimes I add peanut butter on my freshly baked banana bread and it is INCREDIBLE. If you’re like me, try adding some peanut butter to this dish.

The Health Benefits of Banana Bread Oatmeal

This morning dish is both indulgently delicious yet helps you start your day off on the right foot!

Minute-oats are a quick and easy breakfast staple. They are packed with whole-grains and fiber. Did you know at least 50% of the carbs you eat everyday should be from whole grains? Well, now how much better does a bowl of oats sound!?

The fiber from the oats and banana play a role in healthy digestion and working to keep you full. Plus- this recipe uses a whole banana. That means you’re that much closer to your fruit intake for the day after just 1 meal!

Next up are the walnuts. This nut is high in omega-3’s. A healthy fat! So, in addition to the texture they add to this bowl they are also helping satisfy you, too.

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Banana Bread Oatmeal

If you dream of your kitchen smelling like freshly baked banana bread everyday, you've found just the recipe you need. This single-serving of banana bread oatmeal only takes 90 seconds and can be devoured every. single. day.

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 31 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 Cup Quick Oatmeal
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Banana
• 1 Tablespoon Walnuts Chopped
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Pinch Salt

Instructions

 

• In a bowl combine all ingredients. Microwave for 90 seconds, mixing throughout.
• Use any additional toppings you please such as walnuts, milk, sliced banana, and cinnamon. Enjoy!

Keyword Banana, Oatmeal

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