A yummy classic banana bread with lemon and chia seeds that’s so easy to make! Gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free, this recipe is oh-so guilt-free!

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Whenever I find a spotty banana on my counter, I get a bit excited because I know whatever I’ll make with it will turn out to be absolutely delicious. This Lemon Chia Banana Bread is no exception.

This banana bread recipe is made with Meyer lemon, almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, and chia seeds. The smell of freshly baked bread and lemons is enough to send me day-dreamily off to summer-summer land even in the thick of winter. Just pack a picnic basket, a blanket, and some homemade blackberry jam and voilà!

How to make Lemon Chia Banana Bread

First, place the overripe bananas and in a glass mixing bowl and mash the bananas with a fork. Add the eggs, wet ingredients, and sweetener to the mashed bananas and mix well.

If you are using flax eggs in place of the eggs for a vegan version, mix the flaxseed meal with warm water. Set the mixture aside for 10 minutes to let it thicken in consistency before adding it into the bowl.

In another bowl, add all the dry ingredients and give it a good stir. Pour the dry ingredients into the same bowl as the wet ingredients and incorporate them well.

Set your oven to preheat to 350°F or (180°C). Prepare the bread pan with parchment paper. You can also opt to lightly coat the pan with oil instead of using parchment paper.

Pour the batter into the bread pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Check the bread by placing a toothpick, making sure it comes out clean. If the bread is not yet ready, cook for a few more minutes at a time, checking again until the toothpick comes out clean

Once the bread is finished baking, remove the pan from the oven. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. The edges will begin to pull apart from the sides making it easier to remove from the pan. Transfer the bread to a cooling rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. After the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze on right on top.

How to Make the Best Tart Lemon Glaze Icing

Making the lemon glaze is so quick and easy, using only two ingredients. It’s a great way to impress family and friends while taking no time at all! It’s a highly versatile glaze that can be used in other recipes. Try it drizzled on a donut or a cupcake crumble.

In a small glass or ceramic bowl, mix the lemon juice and the powdered monk fruit sweetener. To get a thicker consistency, add more powdered sweetener. Conversely, you can add more lemon juice to thin it out.

The recipe below will make a nicely tart-tasting glaze. But, if you prefer less bite, just replace some of the juice with water to cut some tartness out of the taste.

What to serve with Lemon Chia Banana Bread

• Blackberry Jam
• Homemade Almond Milk
• Homemade Ghee
• Chai Tea

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