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This moist gluten free paleo tahini banana bread is made with almond flour, tahini, maple syrup, and only a few other simple ingredients. It is the best healthy banana bread and is so easy to make!
What is it about paleo banana bread that I just can’t get enough of? I think it has to do with the subtle sweetness from the ripe bananas, the softness from the grain-free flours, or maybe it’s the abundance of warm and melty chocolate chips.
I think its partially because I’m a sucker for baking anything made with real ingredients, made from whole foods without any weird preservatives or ingredients I can’t pronounce.
Banana bread is supposed to be a comfort food. It’s not supposed to leave you wishing that you never ate it in the first place, so that’s why I’m here to help you create one that leaves you feeling refreshed.
Plus this recipe is really as easy as mixing everything together and baking it in the oven, no fancy steps required.
If you love bananas, you should check out my Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins and Sโmores Banana Bread recipes too.
What makes this paleo banana bread so good?
This tahini banana bread is one of the best banana breads I’ve ever made. It’s completely paleo, which means it is gluten free and dairy free, but trust me when I tell you that it still comes out fluffy and perfectly moist.
Serving a piece to my non-paleo dessert friends was entertaining because no one could believe it was made without gluten.
The tahini is key for creating moisture and keeping it soft. You can easily sub in any nut butter for tahini, but I love adding it the nutty sesame spread.
Key Ingredients for Tahini Banana Bread
Almond Flour โ my favorite paleo flour to bake with, provides a moist and dense texture while still being fluffy and light. Linking my favorite almond flour here.
Tahini – ground sesame seeds, replaces the need for any oil in this recipe. My favorite brand is Soom tahini because it is rich, so creamy, and very smooth. It adds a slightly nutty flavor to the bread without any actual nuts.
Maple Syrup – one of my favorite sweeteners to use, natural and provides a delicious sweet flavor.
Egg โ two eggs will do the trick! I havenโt tried with a flax egg or chia egg because the eggs really help give the bread the right texture, but you are more than welcome to try!
Chocolate Chips or Chunks โ I love to add a mixture of both, but really love to make sure I add extra on top, that way when you bite into the bread you get a smidge of chocolate in every bite.
How to make tahini banana bread
It’s easy! Seriously, a simple two bowl and bake kind of dish. All you need to do is place your very ripe bananas in a bowl and mash them up well!
Two pro tips for the bananas – mash them up with a potato masher! Also, if your bananas aren’t quite ripe enough (but not green – this won’t work if they are green!) stick them in the oven at 350 for about ten minutes, or until completely brown!
Once you’ve mashed up your bananas, add in tahini, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
Combine your dry ingredients and gradually add into wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
This is a great place to add your favorite paleo chocolate chips or any nuts!
Transfer batter to a prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
If you loved this bread, definitely try making my Healthy Pumpkin Bread, Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread and Coffee Cake Banana Bread too!
Tahini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten-free, dairy-free)
This moist gluten free paleo tahini banana bread is made with almond flour, tahini, maple syrup, and only a few other simple ingredients. It is the best healthy banana bread and is so easy to make!ย
Ingredients
- 2 large overripe bananas, mashed (or 3 medium)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cupsย almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used enjoy-life dairy-free)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a loaf pan with either parchment paper or nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, tahini, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Stir in almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until completely combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into loaf pan and place in oven.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Store on counter for up to 5 days or freeze.
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gabi says
All time favorite banana bread. Used 3 bananas, and it came out so moist.
Erin says
Hi Gabi, so happy you loved it!!
Lauren says
I just made this and WOW it is SO GOOD! And super easy!Thanks Erin!
Erin says
Hi Lauren, so happy you loved it!! ๐
Steph says
Literally so delicious!! Was skeptical at first of a sugar-less, flour-less banana bread but this was honestly way better than the classic way Iโve made it. So impressed with this recipe!!
Erin says
Hi Steph, so glad you loved it!!
lindsay says
Hi, can you make these into muffins? If so, how long would you cook to cook through? Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Lindsay, yes! I’d reduce baking time by about 10 minutes, but always test with a toothpick or back of knife. Let me know how they come out!!
Beth says
Has anyone tried baking this batter in muffin tins, mini-muffins?
Priscilla says
The best paleo banana bread. I made it as muffins and replaced maple syrup with blackstrap molasses for some extra iron. Used an air fryer for 12 minutes for at 175C/347F.
Erin says
Hi Priscilla, so glad you love it and great subs!
Priscilla says
The best paleo banana bread. I made it as muffins and replaced maple syrup with blackstrap molasses for some extra iron.
Erin says
Hi Priscilla, so glad you liked it!!
Beth Gould says
I made this to use up bananas and itโs my new favorite banana bread recipe!! The tahini gives it just a little bit of extra goodness. I live that itโs both Gluten and Dairy Free too!!!!
Erin says
Hi Beth, so glad you loved it! ๐
Kelsey says
Iโll probably never make another banana bread recipe because this is IT. Absolutely incredible.
Erin says
Hi Kelsey, so glad you loved it! ๐
Taylor says
I love your tahini chocolate cookies so I knew I had to try this recipe. Another 5 star treat!!! I used flax eggs and baked into muffins – it worked great ๐
Erin says
Hi Taylor, so glad you loved them so much and made them your own!
tej says
omg. so FLIPPING good i literally cried. came out of the oven so beautiful so warm just a nice loaf of goodness. i even got too excited that i didn’t really let it cool so when i popped it out of the pan it sunk real bad so it was more of a bread crumble to me but still managed to be a 12/10. so good. so tasty. probably best banana bread i’ve ever had. can’t even tell its gf. family loves it. god loves it. bless you erin.
Erin says
Hi Tej, so glad you loved it so much!! Thanks for your kind words!
Brooke says
Made this last week and it didnโt even last 3 days, we ate it so quickly! Obsessed with the flavor and super easy to make! Always a go-to when we have ripe bananas.
Erin says
Hi Brooke, ah I love hearing that and sounds like you need to make two at once!!
Danie says
Great, thank you๐
(I used plantain)
Erin says
Hi Danie, so glad you loved it!
Marie says
Can i leave out the maple syrup?
Erin says
Hi Marie, that should be okay or you could sub with honey.
Amanda says
the BEST ever!
Erin says
Hi Amanda, so happy you liked it!!
Andrea Bodin says
Made this today and it was DELICIOUS! Huge hit in my family, my kids gobbled it up!
Erin says
Hi Andrea, so glad everyone enjoyed the bread!!
Elena Mavrona says
Excellent wholesome, comforting recipe!
Quick to make and a success on first try!
Erin says
Hi Elena, I am so happy you liked it!!
Kendall says
This turned out soOoOoOoO good!!! Gone in 2 days lol
Erin says
Hi Kendall, so happy you loved it so much!
Nash says
Lovely delicious nutty banana bread and so wholesome. I swapped a cup of almond with wholemeal spelt, upped the cinnamon as we love this spice. I love the texture of this bread. Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Nash, thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you loved it!
Ilana says
This is my favorite banana bread out there. I make it on repeat when I have to bring in something for a group breakfast or just to have in the house. Love that my gluten-free friends can enjoy thing and my gluten tolerant friends love it just as much as I do!
Erin says
Hi Ilana, so happy you love the bread so much!!