Banana Cinnamon & Nutmeg Walnut Date Bread

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Fibre-Rich, Hormone-Supportive, Cozy

There’s something so nostalgic about the scent of banana bread baking sweet, warm, and grounding. This Banana Cinnamon & Nutmeg Walnut Date Bread takes that classic comfort and gives it a nourishing twist. This wholesome loaf brings together the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dates with the crunch of toasted walnuts. It’s moist, warmly spiced, and deeply comforting the kind of bake that fills your kitchen with that nostalgic banana-bread aroma, but with an even richer, caramel-like depth. The combination of almond and spelt flour delivers a satisfying texture with gut-loving fibre and steady energy, while cinnamon and nutmeg support healthy blood sugar balance and hormone stability. Naturally sweetened with fruit and a touch of maple syrup, each slice feels grounding, balanced, and full of warmth. Wholesome enough for breakfast, yet indulgent enough to feel like a treat.

Ingredients (Makes 1 Loaf / 8–10 Slices)

Wet Ingredients

4 very ripe bananas, mashed

3 large pasture-raised eggs

¼ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil

¼ cup pure maple syrup 

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups almond flour

½ cup spelt (oat or gluten-free all-purpose flour)

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp sea salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

Add-Ins

½ cup chopped medjool dates (about 5–6, pitted and chopped)

½ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in eggs, melted oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, spelt flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Stir in the chopped dates and toasted walnuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Add a few walnut pieces or banana slices on top for garnish if you like.

Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Cool completely before slicing, the flavour deepens as it rests.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy warm with almond or cashew butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Toast and drizzle with coconut butter for a cozy breakfast.

Pair with an herbal tea or matcha latte for a grounding, hormone-friendly treat.

Recipe by Taylor Robinson – Holistic Health & Wellness Nurse | Nutrition Specialist