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three slices of marbled banana bread loaf
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Keto Banana Nut Bread (Marbled)

This low carb/keto friendly keto marbled banana nut bread is made with simple, healthy ingredients. The cinnamon, nut, and cocoa flavors combine for the perfect treat.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Equipment

  • loaf pan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 325F and grease an 8’’ loaf mold with butter. Set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add oil, mashed banana and sweetener. Whisk to combine. 
  • Add vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Add almond flour, cup by cup. Stir with spatula until well combined.
  • Separate ⅓ to ½ of the batter into a small bowl. Add one tablespoon of cacao powder. Stir to incorporate.
  • Take the prepared mould and spoon some of the banana batter on the inside, then add cacao batter and cover with the rest of the banana batter. Shake the mould to level the batter evenly.
  • Bake it at 325F for 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with tiny (insignificant) lumps, as it’ll finish cooking with its own heat.
  • Let it cool completely before serving or it could break apart.

Notes

Tips
  • The chocolate taste is mild, so add one more tbsp of cacao powder if desired.
  • Choose spotted very ripe bananas to get the best out of this recipe.
  • A slow baking makes the loaf cake very moist and its edges soft, but baking it at 350F -  375F is possible, you’ll need to reduce the baking time to 35-40 minutes.
  • Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days, it will remain moist and delicious.
  • Freeze it by pieces with plastic paper and reheat in a toaster or a skillet.
Recipe Notes
Since I’ve tried this recipe I’m never going back to its traditinal alternative, this one is even better! Super moist and satisfying, but without the unnecessary carbs! The marbled version is delicious, but you could modify it by adding some chocolate chips or chopped walnuts or pecan nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg