Keto Banana Walnut Bread may seem like an oxymoron, but I promise, this loaf will not end the world any time soon.
I don't usually share recipes that are on the higher end of low carb, but this keto banana walnut bread is worth every carb and perfect for anyone that needs to add extra potassium to their keto diet.
Before starting the keto lifestyle, traditional banana bread from Starbucks was my favorite breakfast treat. That paired with a frappuccino (yikes).
If you're not about that banana bread life, try this super low-carb keto zucchini nut bread!
Having reached my goal weight, I allowed myself to enjoy eating this bread.
I was happy that I didn't get the post-banana cravings I normally experienced pre-keto.
Before starting keto, I was the type of person that would eat a banana or a bowl of cereal and feel hungry all day long afterward, so up until this point, I had avoided bananas like the plague.
Thankfully, I think I am finally at a point where I can add certain natural foods back into my diet without adverse effects.
I still keep my carbs below 50 grams daily (usually 20).
Keto Banana Walnut Bread Recipe:
The problem with diets like the low-carb and ketogenic diets is that you can become so focused on what you "can't" have that you forget all whole foods make a great and balanced diet.
It's easy to get into ruts where you eat the same things repeatedly. You don't have to put much thought into your meal plan, which seems to work well. The problem with eating the same foods is that you will lack the proper nutrients other fresh fruits and veggies offer.
Keto Banana Walnut Bread Recipe: Ingredients
3 Real Bananas (Medium Size) 2 Cups Almond Flour 3 Large Eggs ½ Cup Walnuts ¼ Cup Olive Oil (coconut oil or butter can also be used) 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Pinch of salt Coconut Oil
Low-Carb Banana Bread Recipe: Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Grease loaf pan using coconut oil
Cut up each medium banana, smash, and set aside
Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl
Now add your wet ingredients and mix on high until well combined.
Pour mixture into a greased (I use coconut oil) 9x5 loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Place bread on a wire cooling rack, then transfer to parchment paper to slice.
Store remaining keto banana nut bread in an airtight container at room temperature (3-5 days) or freeze in Ziploc freezer bags for up to three months.
Best Keto Banana Bread Tips & Tricks:
You can change up this almond flour banana bread recipe in many ways. Here are a few things my readers have mentioned trying:
Add sugar-free chocolate chips
Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Replace chopped walnuts with chopped pecans
Use both walnuts and pecans
Drizzle with sugar-free maple syrup
Top with cream cheese or keto cream cheese frosting (see recipe below)
Use overripe bananas for that delicious banana flavor (not my personal opinion, but I'm weird)
Add keto sweeteners like monk fruit, Stevia, or Ethrytol for sweeter banana bread. I found this recipe to be perfectly sweet as is.
Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:
2 oz. cream cheese softened 2 Tbsp. Swerve confectioners sugar substitute 3 Tbsp. heavy cream ½ tsp. vanilla extract
When ready to make the icing, mix cream cheese, Swerve, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract together and blend on high until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. Add to the top of your gluten free banana bread!
Keto Banana Bread Recipe: Nutrition
This is for one serving (makes 10 slices)
Calories: 269
Total Fat: 22g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 147mg Potassium: 46mg Carbohydrates: 11g net carbs Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars: 7g Protein: 8g
Need For Potassium:
My family has been living the keto lifestyle for just over a month now, and my youngest daughter started having tummy troubles about three weeks in.
After lots of research, I realized that she most likely needed additional potassium and magnesium, so this recipe was an easy way to give her potassium with more fiber than a banana alone.
While I don't think children should hold to as strict a diet as adults, I also know that giving my children straight bananas leads to increased hunger only minutes after eating.
We allow our children all fruits, but I try to include them in foods I cook as often as possible. We used to omit pineapples, but then I realized a life without pineapples should be a crime!
Are Bananas Keto?
Now we come to my least favorite part of every post that contains a "controversial keto food." Are bananas keto? Let's take a look at the banana, shall we?
Based on these nutritional details, we can see that bananas are automatically off the list for strict keto dieters. Why? Super strict keto keeps their grams of carbs at 20 or less. Since a banana has 25 grams of net carbs, this one food would blow the entire day.
But guess what?!?! If you are on strict keto, you can't eat a whole banana, but you could eat a slice of this keto-friendly banana bread because it's only 11 net carbs! Unless, of course, you are the most strict dieter and only count whole carbs, in which case, I can not help you!
Now, if you are on lazy keto or a more sustainable version of keto, you probably have a carb allowance of 50-100 grams daily. If that's the case, this banana would be a welcome addition to our version of the keto diet.
* We strive to make all recipes according to our dietary standards. Our recipes must meet the following criteria: Low Carb, High Fat, Moderate Protein, Sugar-Free (we only allow natural fruit, veggie, and dairy sugars in our diet, and very little stevia), and Gluten-Free.
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You can have bananas but you really just need to pay attention to how your body responds. When I was eating crap before keto I could eat a banana and I would crave sweets all day. Once I got my blood sugar back on track with keto I can now eat a banana and I am fine. Just pay attention to how your body reacts. If it causes you to crave sweets, avoid them until you get your body to a healthy weight and your hormones are normal again.
I tried this recipe it cAme out perfect it was delish. I made mini cupcakes instead didn't last an hour . Can you post keto easy cheesecake or red velvet cake recipe that is also keto or low carb . The person who said it didn't come out good u did something wrong . Try again
@Kitty, I was grateful to find this recipe. I do Intermittent Fasting and eating Keto during my eating window, but that Saud, I had bananas in the house for my son while he was visiting over Christmas. He didn't finish them before he flew back home on January 4th, and I REALLY didn't want to throw them out. I can't, in good conscience, waste perfectly good food, so I hoped I could use them.
I feel is a decent compromise, and obviously won't be buying bananas again for a long while, but it's not going to be the death of me. And my husband will also enjoy it
I couldn't justify all the carbs so I tweeked the recipie just a bit. I used only one small banana. Added an extra egg. Used butter instead of olive oil. Added 2 tsp stevia or preferred sugar substitute /stevia blend. And a little splash of unsweetened almond milk for consistency. I also added a tsp xantham gum. That's all. Lol. OK, so I pretty much changed the whole recipe. But it was a good base to work with. 🙂 And its was delish! And much lower in carbs! Thanks!
So I followed this recipe precisely...all I have to say is that your picture is very misleading. Your picture is that of non-keto, all-purpose flour type banana nut bread. Although the exterior looked very promising, the interior of the loaf is more so like a banana pancake. And yes it was fully cooked even to the hour. Taste-wise it's fine, but what you claim visually is not the end result.
I'm sorry you feel that way. I am not a great photographer, nor do I try to be but what you see is what I got. I would never try to mislead someone with fake food or fake pictures.
I made this recipe and it looked exactly like the picture she posted (was super delicious too). Maybe you did something wrong? Or used different almond meal etc as they are not all alike.
I made this and it looked much like yours. I added a few chocolate chips since I'm only low carb and not keto. I would add some salt next time. Thanks for the recipe.
I have made the keto banana bread yesterday and it looks just like the one on the picture (added pine nuts and pieces of dry plums as I was not looking so much for keto, rather a lower carb). I really liked the taste and texture and it was even appreciated by my colleagues who never heard about keto. Thank you!
This is an amazing keto bread recipe!!!
I would love to feature this Banana Walnut Keto bread in our website Greenthickies. I will not be posting the actual recipe, but will only use on of these images, title, a small quote and link directly back here. Would that be okay?
Bananas are definitely NOT a keto-approved food. The fact that you mislead others and pass incorrect information is a little concerning. Keto is not an "if it fits your macros" way of eating. Look up any keto foot list and you'll see that bananas aren't a part of it.
Jen, thanks for stopping by! This is a recipe for kids! Kids on keto don't need to be as strict as adults. I hope you have a wonderful day! I will also add that I can eat bananas and stay in ketosis after being keto-adapted. Keto is not as rigid as it may seem after your body adapts!
Don’t get so upset. There are no laws for keto - only guidelines. Some people can eat quite a few carbs and still lose weight. Instead of worrying so much about criticism and rules focus more on kindness and support of others your life.
Namaste
Um....a slice is 2 carbs. Totally allowed on keto. It is not the food item that counts, it is the carb amount. Now, if you are going to eat the whole thing - yes it is too many carbs.
I don’t care about the carb count and love the fact this contains healthy wholesome ingredients! I did add a 1/4 cup powdered Erythritol to make it sweeter. I cooked it over an hour and it still doesn’t seem long enough because the inside was very wet though the outside was nearly burnt!
It tastes good but is more like rice pudding in texture totally falling apart and wet.
Your picture makes me wonder how you got it to look like bread and didn’t burn it?
Sounds like your oven temp was way too hot. Do you have a fan forced oven? If so then the temp should be at least 20deg cooler...that could be why it burnt on the outside and was not cooked in the middle.
Thanks! I'm not really on Keto diet. But I have auto-immune disease, and have to avoid inflammation triggers, plus I don't do refined sugars. These recipes are so welcome!
It’s delicious.... just got out of oven now..... amazing that there’s no sugar in it..... my Insulin dependent husband can have some too...... just checking ... it is 11g per serving isn’t it not whole loaf??
I made this recipe and it looks exactly like the picture. I used two bananas instead of three. It was delicious and helps with the cravings. Thank you.
Just made this banana bread for my husband and son since I'm on strict keto while I figure out what, if anything, I can eventually put back into my diet. Regardless, enthusiastic head bobbing and thumbs upping by all! Super easy! I used avocado oil and a handful of sunflower seeds. Thank you! No more bananas in the trash... yeah!,
I've been doing keto for over 3 years and will always be on it,I did it not to lose weight even though I did,i basically did it to "feel" better! Now I have my energy level up and not tired like before,I will try this due to banana bread used to be my fav! when I do eat carbs or sweet I stay in keto but I do feel "tired or need a nap" depending on what I eat and do that once or twice a month. I just listen to my body,find what works for you and it will be easy to follow and for the haters on here,why? I'm not sure why anyone would take precious time just to be mean...ick. thank you for the recipe!
KETO BAKING...Nuts go into the frosting NOT the batter to get batter to RISE...Lemon Seltzer water, Irish Moss when using Baking Soda then let it be Baking Soda (Aluminum-Free) no Brown Sugar instead use Stevia Extract better yet use Original Better Stevia as a sweetener or Pure Apple Sauce last but not least carob powder as a sweetener. USE one or the other but NOT together. HAPPY BAKING!
I made this in a double recipe, using avocado oil and adding chia seeds. This is really a good snack or even a breakfast. It is very satisfying. Turned out beautifully. Thanks for the recipe
Thanks for the recipe! I haven’t made it yet but have two bananas that have be used or trashed. Yours is the only keto recipe I found that didn’t have a bunch of ingredients I’d have to buy.
Also thanks for being so kind to people leaving mean comments and judging the net carbs if your recipe or being all rulistic. We all need to find our own plan that works for us.
Bet none of them are at their goal weight like you are.
hi, I am making this banana bread for maybe the 8th time. We love it. However, most every time I've had a problem with the middle bottom of the bread sticking to the pan, and ripping off the loaf when I take it out of the pan. Checking over the recipe, I'm wondering, is Tsp supposed to be teaspoon or tablespoon? I learned Tbsp and tsp.
This is my go to healthy banana bread recipe. I don't follow a keto diet but rather a healthy whole food diet. This is a very useful recipe for people looking for a low sugar banana bread recipe. Thanks for sharing!
I have tried the recipe several times and each time is better than the last. I have experimented with adding 1tsp of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla. Thank you so very much
Teena says
Hello..I really have enjoyed all your recipes and info about keto way of eating and just want to say thank you. .can you have bananas on keto diet..
Teena
ketosizeme says
Teena,
You can have bananas but you really just need to pay attention to how your body responds. When I was eating crap before keto I could eat a banana and I would crave sweets all day. Once I got my blood sugar back on track with keto I can now eat a banana and I am fine. Just pay attention to how your body reacts. If it causes you to crave sweets, avoid them until you get your body to a healthy weight and your hormones are normal again.
Giselle says
I tried this recipe it cAme out perfect it was delish. I made mini cupcakes instead didn't last an hour . Can you post keto easy cheesecake or red velvet cake recipe that is also keto or low carb . The person who said it didn't come out good u did something wrong . Try again
April says
Very high net carbs per slice to be considered keto
liz says
split it in half it will be 5.5 for 2 oz make mini muffins with this recipe
Jenny says
@liz, How many total carbs does this have per serving ?
Kitty says
There are way better ways to get your potassium in. At 11 net carbs, this is not worth being potentially kicked out of ketosis.
Linda says
@Kitty, I was grateful to find this recipe. I do Intermittent Fasting and eating Keto during my eating window, but that Saud, I had bananas in the house for my son while he was visiting over Christmas. He didn't finish them before he flew back home on January 4th, and I REALLY didn't want to throw them out. I can't, in good conscience, waste perfectly good food, so I hoped I could use them.
I feel is a decent compromise, and obviously won't be buying bananas again for a long while, but it's not going to be the death of me. And my husband will also enjoy it
Ketokitten says
A perfect recipe! Brilliant, thanks so much for publishing this. Much appreciated!
Annie Nymous says
I couldn't justify all the carbs so I tweeked the recipie just a bit. I used only one small banana. Added an extra egg. Used butter instead of olive oil. Added 2 tsp stevia or preferred sugar substitute /stevia blend. And a little splash of unsweetened almond milk for consistency. I also added a tsp xantham gum. That's all. Lol. OK, so I pretty much changed the whole recipe. But it was a good base to work with. 🙂 And its was delish! And much lower in carbs! Thanks!
Trish says
Hi there can anyone please let me know what is a keto diet and who is it good for?.?
Carmen says
So I followed this recipe precisely...all I have to say is that your picture is very misleading. Your picture is that of non-keto, all-purpose flour type banana nut bread. Although the exterior looked very promising, the interior of the loaf is more so like a banana pancake. And yes it was fully cooked even to the hour. Taste-wise it's fine, but what you claim visually is not the end result.
ketosizeme says
I'm sorry you feel that way. I am not a great photographer, nor do I try to be but what you see is what I got. I would never try to mislead someone with fake food or fake pictures.
Carmen says
Perhaps post a video.
claire says
I made this recipe and it looked exactly like the picture she posted (was super delicious too). Maybe you did something wrong? Or used different almond meal etc as they are not all alike.
Pixeltrash says
I made this and it looked much like yours. I added a few chocolate chips since I'm only low carb and not keto. I would add some salt next time. Thanks for the recipe.
uncypuncy says
I tried this a few times and it came out perfect like the photo. Going to make it again tonight that's why I came back to see the recipe again
Pam says
Mine also came out like the photo and it was beautiful too
Sha says
I have made the keto banana bread yesterday and it looks just like the one on the picture (added pine nuts and pieces of dry plums as I was not looking so much for keto, rather a lower carb). I really liked the taste and texture and it was even appreciated by my colleagues who never heard about keto. Thank you!
Stephanie says
I followed the recipe exactly and it looked just like the photo. It tasted so good having had no fruit in such a long time! Thank you.
Katherine says
Hi Shasta,
This is an amazing keto bread recipe!!!
I would love to feature this Banana Walnut Keto bread in our website Greenthickies. I will not be posting the actual recipe, but will only use on of these images, title, a small quote and link directly back here. Would that be okay?
Thanks a lot,
Katherine
ketosizeme says
Sounds great! Thanks for reaching out. Please email me the links when you post and I will share it on social media! - [email protected]
Katherine says
Thanks Shasta 🙂
Jen says
Bananas are definitely NOT a keto-approved food. The fact that you mislead others and pass incorrect information is a little concerning. Keto is not an "if it fits your macros" way of eating. Look up any keto foot list and you'll see that bananas aren't a part of it.
ketosizeme says
Jen, thanks for stopping by! This is a recipe for kids! Kids on keto don't need to be as strict as adults. I hope you have a wonderful day! I will also add that I can eat bananas and stay in ketosis after being keto-adapted. Keto is not as rigid as it may seem after your body adapts!
Tracie says
This recipe is amazing! You are not misleading but being very helpful and I thank you !
Tamara says
Don’t get so upset. There are no laws for keto - only guidelines. Some people can eat quite a few carbs and still lose weight. Instead of worrying so much about criticism and rules focus more on kindness and support of others your life.
Namaste
DIANNE Marshall says
Um....a slice is 2 carbs. Totally allowed on keto. It is not the food item that counts, it is the carb amount. Now, if you are going to eat the whole thing - yes it is too many carbs.
Elizabeth Miller says
Thank you.
Tamara says
I don’t care about the carb count and love the fact this contains healthy wholesome ingredients! I did add a 1/4 cup powdered Erythritol to make it sweeter. I cooked it over an hour and it still doesn’t seem long enough because the inside was very wet though the outside was nearly burnt!
It tastes good but is more like rice pudding in texture totally falling apart and wet.
Your picture makes me wonder how you got it to look like bread and didn’t burn it?
Jax says
Sounds like your oven temp was way too hot. Do you have a fan forced oven? If so then the temp should be at least 20deg cooler...that could be why it burnt on the outside and was not cooked in the middle.
Maria says
Can the banana loaf be put in the freezer? Great cake by the way!
Barbara Black says
I put mine in the freezer all the time after it cools (wrap in foil)
Berean says
Thanks! I'm not really on Keto diet. But I have auto-immune disease, and have to avoid inflammation triggers, plus I don't do refined sugars. These recipes are so welcome!
Giulia says
It’s delicious.... just got out of oven now..... amazing that there’s no sugar in it..... my Insulin dependent husband can have some too...... just checking ... it is 11g per serving isn’t it not whole loaf??
ketosizeme says
Right, thats's per serving.
jennifer says
I made this recipe and it looks exactly like the picture. I used two bananas instead of three. It was delicious and helps with the cravings. Thank you.
ketosizeme says
Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Eve says
can the olive oil be substituted with coconut oil?
ketosizeme says
Of course! Just make sure you log the correct oil for nutritional changes.
CYNDY says
LOVE THIS RECIPE. MY SUGAR LEVEL DOESNT EVEN GO UP. I ADDED STEVIA TO MiNE TO SWEETEN IT A BIT.
Theresa says
Just made this banana bread for my husband and son since I'm on strict keto while I figure out what, if anything, I can eventually put back into my diet. Regardless, enthusiastic head bobbing and thumbs upping by all! Super easy! I used avocado oil and a handful of sunflower seeds. Thank you! No more bananas in the trash... yeah!,
Betsy says
I've been doing keto for over 3 years and will always be on it,I did it not to lose weight even though I did,i basically did it to "feel" better! Now I have my energy level up and not tired like before,I will try this due to banana bread used to be my fav! when I do eat carbs or sweet I stay in keto but I do feel "tired or need a nap" depending on what I eat and do that once or twice a month. I just listen to my body,find what works for you and it will be easy to follow and for the haters on here,why? I'm not sure why anyone would take precious time just to be mean...ick. thank you for the recipe!
Sussn says
Can you make this into muffins ? No loaf pan!!
ketosizeme says
I don't see why that would be a problem! Let me know how they turn out.
Judy says
KETO BAKING...Nuts go into the frosting NOT the batter to get batter to RISE...Lemon Seltzer water, Irish Moss when using Baking Soda then let it be Baking Soda (Aluminum-Free) no Brown Sugar instead use Stevia Extract better yet use Original Better Stevia as a sweetener or Pure Apple Sauce last but not least carob powder as a sweetener. USE one or the other but NOT together. HAPPY BAKING!
ketosizeme says
Thanks for the baking tips, Judy! I really appreciate it. <3
Pat Lyle says
I made this in a double recipe, using avocado oil and adding chia seeds. This is really a good snack or even a breakfast. It is very satisfying. Turned out beautifully. Thanks for the recipe
ketosizeme says
So glad to hear it!
T says
Thanks for the recipe! I haven’t made it yet but have two bananas that have be used or trashed. Yours is the only keto recipe I found that didn’t have a bunch of ingredients I’d have to buy.
Also thanks for being so kind to people leaving mean comments and judging the net carbs if your recipe or being all rulistic. We all need to find our own plan that works for us.
Bet none of them are at their goal weight like you are.
Cheers
Suzanne says
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
chuck newman says
hi, I am making this banana bread for maybe the 8th time. We love it. However, most every time I've had a problem with the middle bottom of the bread sticking to the pan, and ripping off the loaf when I take it out of the pan. Checking over the recipe, I'm wondering, is Tsp supposed to be teaspoon or tablespoon? I learned Tbsp and tsp.
Suzan Campbell says
Use parchment paper on bottom of pan!
Lift it out of pan!
East peasy!
chuck newman says
I've been baking these loaves for 50 minutes and that's marginally too long. They seem very brown. I'm taking today's out at 48.
Joyce says
I used your recipe but added peanut butter and coconuts. Great. I am not a keto person.
Lataya says
This is my go to healthy banana bread recipe. I don't follow a keto diet but rather a healthy whole food diet. This is a very useful recipe for people looking for a low sugar banana bread recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Uncy says
I have tried the recipe several times and each time is better than the last. I have experimented with adding 1tsp of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla. Thank you so very much
Charla says
The texture of this banana bread was aswesome! Instead of using powdered stevia I used powdered Swerve instead. It wasn't sweet enough for me.