A delicious cassava flour banana bread recipe that is free of refined sugar, vegan, paleo, and perfect for people with a grain-free lifestyle that have a nut allergy since it’s nut-free.

Lately I’ve received quite a few requests for a banana bread recipe that is paleo / gluten-free / grain-free, but that isn’t made with almond or coconut flour. Typically for someone with a nut allergy or intolerance I suggest baking with oat flour (which is gluten-free), but for those people who are paleo or grain-free with a nut allergy oat flour doesn’t work since it’s a grain. Therefore, cassava flour steps in!!

The only flour in this banana bread recipe is cassava flour making it nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free and paleo-friendly. This recipe is also dairy-free and egg-free so all my vegan friends can enjoy it as well! It’s also naturally sweetened with just banana and maple syrup.

Let’s discuss the consistency of this banana bread. It is NOT light and fluffy. Baking with cassava flour yields a dense, heavy and moist result. Even though the texture isn’t that of a typical banana bread, the taste is absolutely amazing!!

Just to recap… this recipe is:

Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Refined sugar free
Vegan
Paleo

Ingredients needed for cassava flour banana bread:

bananas: make sure your bananas are ripe – this makes them taste extra sweet in the recipe.
maple syrup: my natural sweetener of choice for this recipe.
coconut oil: I buy it in liquid form, but you can also melt the coconut oil and allow it to cool a few minutes before adding it into the blender.
vanilla extract: to give the banana bread delicious flavor.
cassava flour: this is the flour used to keep this recipe gluten-free, grain-free and also nut-free. Most grain-free flours contain nuts, so if you have a nut allergy this is a great option.
cinnamon: love the flavor that cinnamon adds to banana bread.
baking soda and baking powder: to help give this banana bread a good texture and consistency.
salt: adds nice flavor to this recipe.

How to make this banana bread:

Simply add the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add the wet ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy; then pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Pour into a loaf pan and bake! Make sure to let the banana bread fully cool on a cooling rack prior to slicing and serving.

More banana bread recipes you’ll love:

vegan gingerbread banana bread
double chocolate chip banana bread (vegan & gf)
banana foster banana bread (gluten-free & dairy-free)
golden mylk paleo banana bread
chocolate chip peanut butter banana bread bars (grain-free)

You’re going to love this recipe! If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag @leahsplate on Instagram.