Almond Flour Banana Bread with an Almond-Honey Swirl

Imagine biting into a banana bread slice where creamy almond butter swirls dance through every bite, kissed by drizzle of honey, with chopped almonds on top offering crunch. That’s the magic of Almond-Honey Swirl Banana Bread—a loaf that feels luxurious yet rooted in wholesome ingredients. It bridges the line between cozy comfort and elegant treat.

While this version uses a Simple Mills Banana Muffin Mix which is almond flour based, the layered swirl technique elevates it into something far richer than a basic loaf. And although it embraces paleo-friendly and clean ingredients (no refined sugars or artificial additives), it shines strongest as a gluten-free loaf that feels indulgent—a homemade option that doesn’t feel like a compromise. For those who avoid gluten but still crave texture, flavor, and that banana bread nostalgia, this swirl loaf becomes a standout.

In the rise of social-share baking, swirl patterns and marbled loaves are having a moment—design meets taste. This almond-honey swirl bread fits right in: visually beautiful, rich in aroma, and satisfying in every slice. Whether you serve it for brunch, gift it as a loaf to friends, or simply savor it slice by slice with morning coffee, this is banana bread turned upscale twist.

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Almond Flour Banana Bread w/ Almond Honey Swirl

Recipe Details

Yield: 1 loaf
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or ghee
• 1 package Simple Mills Banana Muffin Mix
• 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
• 3/4 cup almond butter
• 3 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds

Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line bottom and sides of standard-sized loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk eggs, almond milk, and oil together in large bowl. Add baking mix and mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in sliced bananas.
3. In small saucepan or microwaveable bowl, stir together almond butter and raw honey. Warm mixture on stove or in microwave until runny and viscous.
4. Pour half of banana batter into prepared pan, then top with three-quarters of almond butter mixture. Follow with remaining banana batter and top with almond butter mixture. Use wooden skewer to marble and swirl the batter.
5. Top with chopped almonds, then bake in oven for 1 hour. Cool in pan completely before serving.

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Almond Flour Banana Bread Nutrition Facts

*Estimated per slice (recipe yields 10 slices). Based strictly on Thrive Market’s ingredient amounts.

Serving Size	1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
Calories	≈ 300 kcal
Protein	≈ 7 g
Carbs	≈ 30 g
Sugar	≈ 18 g
Fiber	≈ 4 g
Fat	≈ 18 g

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Almond Flour Banana Bread Variations & Tips

• Swap the nut butter: Try cashew or walnut butter instead of almond butter for a twist.
• Flavor accents: Add cinnamon or a pinch of cardamom to the almond-honey swirl for warm spice notes.
• Extra nuts: Fold in chopped pecans or more almonds in the batter for added texture.
• Less sweet swirl: Reduce honey in the swirl mix by 20 % if you prefer subtler sweetness.
• Mini loaves or muffins: Use individual loaf or muffin pans to shorten bake time and make portioning easy.
• Swirl method: Alternate layers of batter and almond-honey mixture, gently swirl with a skewer for pretty marbling.

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Best Almond Flour Banana Bread Pairings

• Plain or vanilla yogurt (dairy-free or regular) — creamy and complementary to banana and honey tones.
• Nut butter (almond, cashew) — reinforce the nutty swirl flavor.
• Fresh berries or sliced banana — brightness to contrast the richness.
• Coffee (latte, americano) or chai tea — aromatic beverages that enhance the loaf’s notes.
• Warm almond or oat milk drizzle — pour lightly over slices to accent moisture and flavor.

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When to Make Almond Flour Banana Bread

• Upscale brunch events — swirl loaves bring bakery flair to home brunches.
• Gift or hostess loaf — elegant enough to give wrapped in parchment.
• Weekend baking treat — bake a loaf for family breakfast delight.
• Book club or gathering snack — beautiful loaf to slice and share with friends.
• Tea or coffee bar pairings — serve alongside beverages at receptions or showers.

Photo credit: Paul Delmont