What's not to love about this moist and fluffy Cassava Flour Banana Bread! It's easy to make and takes less than an hour from start to finish! Perfect for anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or looking for a lower sugar recipe.

Banana bread slices on top of parchment paper.

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🍴Ingredient Notes

Overhead shot of banana bread ingredients.

Mashed Banana - Make sure the bananas are ripe! See the "helpful tips" section for more!
Eggs - I have not tested this recipe with an egg replacement.
Avocado Oil - This is one of the key ingredients to this recipe! I have not tested this recipe with melted coconut oil, but I believe it would work.
Coconut Sugar - Sub with Lakanto Golden Monkfruit for a sugar-free option. Any granulated sugar will work with this recipe.
Apple Cider Vinegar - This helps to activate the baking soda. I promise you won't taste it!
Flour - I used a combination of Cassava Flour and Coconut Flour for this recipe! Do not swap flours for anything else. If you're not familiar with cassava flour, it's a great gluten-free flour alternative! It has a very light, powdery texture, and it’s made from Yuca. You can find it on amazon, or at most natural markets.
Cinnamon - A dash of cinnamon helps to bring all the flavors together!
Baking Powder + Baking Soda - You'll need both to create the perfect texture!

🍴Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Making the Banana Bread Batter

Start by adding mashed banana, eggs, avocado oil, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Whisk together.
Next add cassava flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a separate bowl. Whisk together.
Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir together until all of the flour is absorbed. (Do not overmix.)

Step 2: Baking the Banana Bread

Pour the banana bread batter into a parchment paper lined bread pan. Sprinkle with a generous amount of chocolate chips! Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes at 350°.
Remove from the oven, and let the bread cool for about 15 minutes. (It's important to let it set!) I like to take a sharp knife and scrape around the edges where I didn't use parchment paper. Pull it up by the parchment paper to remove. If you didn't use parchment paper, let it cool completely in the pan before trying to remove it.

Banana bread dough in a glass mixing bowl.

Banana bread dough with chocolate chips in a parchment paper lined bread pan.

Baking Tips

Baking time will depend on how large the bread pan is. For a smaller bread pan, it takes about 40 minutes. If you use a larger bread pan, it will bake faster. Check your bread with a toothpick or fork before removing. If the toothpick or fork comes out clean, you'll know it's done.
My favorite way to mash banana is with a hand mixer! It takes less than 30 seconds and creates the perfect puree. You can also use a fork or potato masher! The bananas should be very ripe.
If your bananas aren't super ripe, you can bake them at 325 degrees for a few minutes to ripen them up! (It also makes them easier to mash.)
When measuring flours, use a spoon to add flour into measuring cup. Scrape the excess off the top with a butter knife.
If you don't use parchment paper, make sure to grease the pan! I like using coconut oil, but any non-stick spray will work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to measure the mashed banana?

Yes! I give specific measurements for mashed banana because it leaves less room for error. Bananas range in size, so by measuring you know exactly how much to use!

Can I put chocolate chips in the batter too?

It's not necessary, but I like to! Just stir some in right before you pour the batter into the bread pan. You can also sprinkle some on top!

Do I need parchment paper for this recipe?

No, but I highly recommend you do. When the bread has cooled for a few minutes, just pull it out by the parchment paper! (It will make your life so much easier.) I also like greasing the entire pan, so the ends don't stick, and it helps to keep the parchment paper from moving around when you're pouring in the batter.

What size bread pan did you use?

I used an 8+½" x 4+½" bread pan. The brand is called USA Pan, and it's my absolute favorite!!

Overhead shot of sliced banana bread with chocolate chips on top.

How to store leftovers

I found that this bread is best stored in the refrigerator! You can also store it on the counter at room temperature, but it will stay fresh for longer in the refrigerator.

You could also pre-slice the loaf and save half for later in the freezer! Make sure you're using a freezer safe container. I love the Ello glass containers!

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Recipe

Cassava Flour Banana Bread (Paleo)

What's not to love about this moist and fluffy Cassava Flour Banana Bread recipe! It's easy to make and takes less than an hour from start to finish! Perfect for anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or looking for a lower sugar recipe.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

Small Bread Pan
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 Cup Mashed Banana
2 Eggs
¼ Cup Avocado Oil
⅓ Cup Coconut Sugar Sub with Lakanto Golden Monkfruit for a sugar-free option.
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

¾ Cup Cassava Flour
¼ Cup Coconut Flour
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Making the Banana Bread Batter

Start by adding mashed banana, eggs, avocado oil, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Whisk together.
Next add cassava flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a separate bowl. Whisk together.
Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir together until all of the flour is absorbed. (Do not overmix.)

Baking the Banana Bread

Pour the banana bread batter into a parchment paper lined bread pan. Sprinkle with a generous amount of chocolate chips! Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes at 350°.
Remove from the oven, and let the bread cool for about 15 minutes. (It's important to let it set!) I like to take a sharp knife and scrape around the edges where I didn't use parchment paper. Pull it up by the parchment paper to remove. If you didn't use parchment paper, let it cool completely in the pan before trying to remove it.

Notes

*See post above for more tips, substitutions, and step by step photos!

Helpful Tips

Baking time will depend on how large the bread pan is. For a smaller bread pan, it takes about 40 minutes. If you use a larger bread pan, it will bake faster. Check your bread with a toothpick or fork before removing. If the toothpick or fork comes out clean, you'll know it's done.
My favorite way to mash banana is with a hand mixer! It takes less than 30 seconds and creates the perfect puree. You can also use a fork or potato masher! The bananas should be very ripe.
If your bananas aren't super ripe, you can bake them at 325 degrees for a few minutes to ripen them up! (It also makes them easier to mash.)
When measuring flours, use a spoon to add flour into measuring cup. Scrape the excess off the top with a butter knife.
If you don't use parchment paper, make sure to grease the pan! I like using coconut oil, but any non-stick spray will work.

How to store leftovers

I found that this bread is best stored in the refrigerator! You can also store it on the counter at room temperature, but it will stay fresh for longer in the refrigerator. You could also pre-slice the loaf and save half for later in the freezer! Make sure you're using a freezer safe container. I love the Ello glass containers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 272mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg

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