The secret to keto-friendly sweet bread is ricotta cheese! This low-carb ricotta cheese banana bread has 7 grams net carbs per slice.
Are Bananas Keto
Nope, bananas are not keto-friendly. One small banana has 20 grams net carbs.
Definitely not something you want to eat if you are on a low-carb diet. I used a whole banana in this entire loaf of bread and that’s why the carb amount is qa bit higher.
There are seven grams net carbs in each slice of banana bread. That amount makes this bread fit in with a keto diet, but you’ll have to be careful with how much you eat.
Ricotta Banana Bread
The ricotta cheese provides the fat that the bread needs for moisture and to hold all the ingredients together. This bread doesn’t use any oil or butter, because the ricotta cheese takes care of that!
Ricotta cheese is fantastically smooth and rich. So this bread will have a deeper flavor than bread that’s made with oil.
You’ll definitely taste the difference.
Remember to use almond flour, not almond meal when you make this bread. If you use almond meal, the bread might taste grainy.
Low-Carb Banana Bread
I used walnuts as a topping to give the soft bread a fantastic crunch. Plus, walnuts are high in essential fatty acids and protein.
This loaf of bread is a tad higher in carbs that an other recipes I’ve made. But it’s also a good source of nutrients – like potassium, vitamin C, and protein.
If you’ve been craving real banana bread on the keto diet, enjoy a slice of this as a treat.
How To Store Banana Bread
Ricotta banana bread is the perfect thing to make ahead and store in your freezer. All you have to do is wrap the bread in plastic wrap, put it in a freezer bag, and keep it in the freezer for up to six months.
Place the bread on a baking tray if you want to freeze it with the frosting on. Put the baking tray in the freezer.
Once the bread is completely frozen, wrap it in plastic or aluminum foil and put it in a freezer bag. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
What To Eat With Banana Bread
A loaf of ricotta banana bread is the perfect thing to serve at your next brunch. Since it’s grain-free and gluten-free, almost anyone can eat it without any issues.
Serve it with some chaffles, bacon, and eggs, and you have a perfect low-carb feast! This low-carb banana bread also tastes amazing with a keto pumpkin cream cold brew.
And if you’re going to serve this during the holidays, add some seasonal treats to the table. Low-Carb Pumpkin French Toast Roll Ups are filled with sweet pumpkin cream cheese.
Low-Carb Ricotta Banana Bread Recipe
Here’s the list of the ingredients and steps that you’ll need to make this delicious low-carb ricotta banana bread. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings: 10
Net Carbs: 7 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Ricotta Cheese
- Eggs
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Banana
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Xanthan Gum
- Walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the almond flour, eggs, Swerve, banana, banana extract, vanilla extract, baking powder and xanthan gum to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
Mix in the ricotta until well blended.
Spread the mixture into a well greased loaf pan, and top with the walnuts.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
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Low-Carb Ricotta Banana Bread
The secret to keto-friendly sweet bread is ricotta cheese! This low-carb ricotta cheese banana bread has 7 grams net carbs per slice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Almond Flour
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1 medium Banana mashed
- 1 tsp Banana Extract
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/4 cup Walnuts chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Add the almond flour, eggs, Swerve, banana, banana extract, vanilla extract, baking powder and xanthan gum to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
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Mix in the ricotta until well blended.
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Spread the mixture into a well greased loaf pan, and top with the walnuts.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 203 Net Carbs: 7 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site
Keto Bread Recipes
If you enjoyed making (and eating) low-carb ricotta banana bread, here are some more incredible keto bread recipes you should make next. They are so good you can even give them away as gifts.
