Once again I had some ripe bananas that I didn’t want to waste and I have this cookbook Cooking With Bananas: Breads, Cakes, Puddings & More! and since the recipe for Chocolate Banana Muffins was such a hit, I figured that would be a good place to find another recipe.

We were having a little bit of a heat wave here again when I decided to try out this recipe, with heat index above 100° I figured I would make this on the Traeger instead of heating up the house. Banana Almond Bread is already a delicious treat, but making it on a Traeger grill takes it to a whole new level!

The smoky flavor from the wood pellets adds a unique depth to the bread, complementing the natural sweetness of the bananas and the nuttiness of the almonds

I think my husband would be content to just keep having me make Classic Banana Bread and as much as I love that recipe too sometimes I just want something a little different.

I loved this bread, it’s very similar to the banana bread that we grew up with but the crunch comes from the chopped almonds instead of walnuts and the flavor was awesome!

Banana Almond Bread is a wonderful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, offering a balance of flavors and textures that is sure to impress.

So the next time you find yourself with a bunch of ripe bananas, give this nutty, wholesome version a try.

What is Banana Almond Bread?

Banana Almond Bread is a type of quick bread made with mashed ripe bananas, and chopped almonds for added texture. It combines the sweet, rich flavor of bananas with the nutty taste of almonds, resulting in a moist, slightly dense bread with a delightful crunch.

Typically, the bread is prepared with ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder or baking soda, and sometimes spices like cinnamon or vanilla. Some variations may include additional ingredients like chocolate chips, dried fruits, or a drizzle of almond glaze on top.

Banana almond bread is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and pairs well with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

• Mashed ripe banana
• Granulated sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Chopped almonds

How to make Banana Almond Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, add the banana, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until the batter is well combined.

Add the all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and almonds. Stir only until the batter is moistened and combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven .

Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes.

Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely before slicing.

Tools For This Recipe

(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!

• Cast Iron Bread Pan– Cast iron bread pans heat the bread evenly and give it a nice, golden brown crust.
• Silicone Whisk– These whisks work great and they keep my pans scratch-free.
• Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
• Traeger Pro Grill – This is best wood-fired grill to help you create amazing and unforgettable meals!