29 Banana Bread Recipes for Ripe Bananas

Calling all banana bread lovers! Don’t miss out on this drool-worthy compilation of 29 mouth-watering banana bread recipes!

Bananas have a way of ripening on the counter before you can eat them all. Even if you eat a banana every day you’ll inevitably end up with a couple black-skinned bananas. So what to do with this ripened fruit before it goes bad?

Of course, making banana bread is the first thing you’d think of, but this can be a bit trickier when you’re eating and cooking grain-free.

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But don’t worry! It’s very simple to make Paleo-friendly banana bread, and there are countless ways to do so. From cashew butter banana bread to coconut-based banana cookies to chocolate chip zucchini banana squares, and everything in between, there are Paleo-approved banana bread recipes for all palates in this roundup.

If you’re tired of traditional banana bread, never fear! You’ll find many recipes in this collection for banana bread made into cookies, waffles, scones, and much more! There’s even a banana cream layer cake.

So grab a bunch of those overripe bananas and use them in one of these awesome Paleo banana bread recipes. You’ll be so glad you did!

Banana Loaf

Think you can’t have banana bread when avoiding eggs and nuts? Think again, this banana loaf is completely AIP-approved!

Recipe: Eat Heal Thrive | Banana Loaf

Banana Bread (Paleo, Grain-free, Gluten-free)

This coconut and almond flour banana bread is studded with crunchy cacao nibs. It’s a slightly fancier take on an old favorite.

Recipe: Slim Palate | Banana Bread (Paleo, Grain-free, Gluten-free)

Black Bottom Banana Bread

How do you take an old standby banana bread recipe to the next level? Add a layer of chocolate!

Recipe: Living Healthy with Chocolate | Black Bottom Banana Bread

Banana Bread

No Paleo banana bread roundup would be complete without the Civilized Caveman’s famous recipe! It can be made into muffins, with coconut flour, with almond flour, and with any mix-ins you choose.

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Banana Bread

Coffee Cake Banana Bread

If you love cinnamon crumble coffee cake, you’ll definitely want to make Juli Bauer of PaleOMG’s Coffee Cake Banana Bread!

Recipe: PaleOMG | Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Paleo Blueberry Banana Bread

Add a fresh and sweet pop to banana bread by mixing in blueberries. This would be wonderful with breakfast or for dessert.

Recipe: The Little Green Spoon | Paleo Blueberry Banana Bread

Coconut Flour Banana Bread

Want a grain-free and nut-free banana bread recipe? This one is fluffy, soft, and would be wonderful with some mini chocolate chips mixed in the batter.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Flour Banana Bread

Banana Walnut Bread

Add extra texture to banana bread with crunchy and nutritious walnuts. The resulting loaf would be a great brunch side dish.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Banana Walnut Bread

Tigernut Coconut Bread

Get some healthy prebiotic fiber from tigernuts and some healthy fats from coconut with this awesome take on banana bread.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Tigernut Coconut Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Bananas, cocoa, chocolate chips, and espresso powder; all these amazing ingredients are great additions to this dessert-like take on banana bread.

Recipe: Better with Cake | Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Paleo Fruit and Nut Bread

Want other fruit besides bananas in your bread? This loaf features apricots, figs, pineapple, and more.

Recipe: The View From Great Island | Paleo Fruit and Nut Bread

Banana Bread Bombs

These simple “cookies” have the taste and texture of banana bread with a fraction of the baking time. Perfect when you want a healthy treat that is easy and quick.

Recipe: Cavegirl Cuisine | Banana Bread Bombs

Chocolate Chip Paleo Zucchini Bread

Banana and zucchini squares studded with gooey dark chocolate are the perfect decadent dessert.

Recipe: Well Plated | Chocolate Chip Paleo Zucchini Bread

Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Creamy cashew butter makes a great flour substitute in this bread packed with bananas, zucchini, cocoa, and chocolate chips.

Recipe: Runing to the Kitchen | Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Paleo Banana Bread Mug Cake

A big Paleo banana muffin that takes less than five minutes, start to finish? It’s a real thing, and it is a great grain-free afternoon snack.

Recipe: The Roasted Root | Paleo Banana Bread Mug Cake

Banana Bread Macaroons

Paleo and vegan coconut cookies make the perfect healthy treat.

Recipe: Empowered Sustenance | Banana Bread Macaroons

Healthy 3 Ingredient Paleo Banana Bread Cookies

There are just three simple ingredients – four if you want chocolate chips – in these cookies. It can’t get much easier than that!

Recipe: The Big Man’s World | Healthy 3 Ingredient Paleo Banana Bread Cookies

Paleo Almond Butter Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love creamy almond butter? This recipe proves that it makes a great swap for flour. The almond butter lends a nutty flavor that can’t be beat.

Recipe: The Thin Kitchen | Paleo Almond Butter Banana Bread

Paleo Banana Bread French Toast

Soft Paleo banana bread studded with cacao nibs is made into a Paleo version of French toast for a truly decadent grain-free breakfast dish.

Recipe: Forageddish | Paleo Banana Bread French Toast

Pressure Cooker Paleo Banana Bread

This soft and fluffy paleo banana loaf is baked in a pressure cooker! Genius!

Recipe: The Paleo Gypsy | Pressure Cooker Paleo Banana Bread

Paleo Banana Bread – Egg and Nut-Free

Have some food sensitivities beyond gluten? Try this allergy-friendly chocolate chip banana muffin recipe. It’s sure to make the perfect snack or dessert.

Recipe: Tessa the Domestic Diva | Paleo Banana Bread – Egg and Nut-Free

Paleo Banana Bread Donuts

Get your donut fix in a healthy, banana bread-fied way with this recipe. A cup of hot coffee would be perfect with these.

Recipe: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen | Paleo Banana Bread Donuts

Grain-Free Banana Scones

Enjoy one of these Paleo banana scones with honey almond butter topping with your afternoon cup of tea.

Recipe: Eating 4 Balance | Grain-Free Banana Scones

Best Ever Banana Bread Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes that taste just like banana bread and are Paleo-friendly? Yes please!

Recipe: Hold the Grain | Best Ever Banana Bread Pancakes

Cinnamon Banana Waffles

There’s nothing like a fluffy, delicious waffle for breakfast on the weekend. Try this naturally sweetened recipe that uses bananas.

Recipe: PaleOMG | Cinnamon Banana Waffles

Paleo Banana Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

Banana bread doesn’t get much fancier than this layered Paleo banana cake with fluffy whipped coconut cream.

Recipe: Culinary Couture Blog | Paleo Banana Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

Paleo Banana Upside Down Cake

Banana upside down cake gets a makeover with this innovative recipe. It’s sure to impress!

Recipe: Bakerita | Paleo Banana Upside Down Cake

Microwave Banana Bread English Muffin

Banana bread meets English muffin – the resulting recipe is perfection!

Recipe: The Big Man’s World | Microwave Banana Bread English Muffin

Banana Cinnamon Teacake

This teacake uses nutritious gelatin “eggs” instead of regular eggs for those who are sensitive to them. Serve with hot tea, of course!

Recipe: Healing Family Eats | Banana Cinnamon Teacake

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