Denne Lemon Banana Bread is a moist, banana bread loaf packed with tangy lemon flavors and crispy sliced almonds on top.
If you love banana bread like my Sundt bananbrød and lemon pound cake like my Citronpundkage, but don’t want to bake two recipes, this is what you need. It has a moist banana, lemony crumb with a delicious lemon glaze and almond flavors, all in a banana bread loaf.
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Lemon Banana Bread
Ingredienser
- 1 ½ kopper Mosede bananer - equivalent to 3 large bananas
- 1 ½ kopper Mel til alle formål - (note 1)
- ½ kop Mandelmel - (note 2)
- ¼ kop Citronsaft - (note 3) about 2 medium lemons
- 2 teskefulde Citronskal - from one of the lemons used before
- ⅓ kop Blødt brunt sukker - (note 4)
- 2 teskefulde Bagepulver
- ½ teske Bagepulver
- ⅓ kop Olivenolie med mild smag - (note 5)
- 1 teske Mandelekstrakt - (note 6)
- ½ teske Salt
topping
- ⅓ kop Skivede mandler
Optional glazing
- ½ kop Flormelis
- 1 spiseskefuld Citronsaft
- ½ teske Vanille ekstrakt
Instruktioner
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Slightly oil the paper with cooking spray.
- Mash the bananas, pack them in a measuring cup to measure exactly 1 cup + 1/2 cup, and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the light olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, soft brown sugar, and almond extract, until well combined.
- Fold in the flour, almond flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, and use a rubber spatula to combine. It should form a thick, smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the bread.
- Bake the bread on the center rack for 45-55 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C). If the top of the bread darkens too fast, foil the pan after 30 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool down in the pan for 10 minutes, then release and cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours before glazing.
- To make the glazing, stir the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick. If too thin, stir in more powdered sugar, if too thick, thin it out with a bit more lemon juice.
- Drizzle on top of the bread, pop bread in the fridge for a few hours to set the icing.
Noter
Ernæring
Ingredienser og erstatninger
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe. Here’s how to pick them.

- Mosede bananer – They provide natural sweetness, moisture, and a tender crumb to the bread. If you’re in a pinch, you could try applesauce or pear puree, though these will change the flavor and texture (and I haven’t tried!).
- Mel til alle formål – This is the base for the bread structure. For a gluten-free version, use my Guide til glutenfri konvertering.
- Mandelmel – It adds a rich, nutty depth that complements the lemon’s brightness. For those avoiding nuts, you can replace it with extra all-purpose flour or sesame flour; just note that the unique almond nuance will be lost.
- Citronsaft – It balances the sweetness from the bananas. I prefer freshly-squeezed juice but if you don’t have fresh lemon, bottled juice will work just fine.
- Citronskal – This enhances the lemon aroma without adding extra acidity.
- Blødt brunt sukker – It adds some molasses flavors and helps retain moisture. You can use coconut sugar or unrefined cane sugar as a refined sugar-free alternative, but avoid liquid sweeteners like maple syrup which can turn the bread gummy.
- Bagepulver – For a light, airy texture.
- Bagepulver – Works with the acidic lemon juice to help the bread rise.
- Let olivenolie – For some healthy fat and moisture without overpowering other flavors. Other low-flavor oils or melted plant-based butter can work too; just avoid oils with a strong taste.
- Mandelekstrakt – This secret ingredient is awesome. It makes the almond, lemon, and banana flavors blend.
While this bread is great just like this, you can make it amazing by adding my topping with the ingredients below.
- Skivede mandler – They add some crunch and extra nutty flavor on top. If you have a nut allergy, simply omit this step, though the texture will be different.
- Flormelis – This creates a smooth, sweet glazing that complements the tangy lemon. You can use another refined powdered sugar if desired or even powdered sugar-free sweetener.
- Citronsaft – To add extra lemon flavors to the glaze.
- Vanille ekstrakt – A touch of vanilla makes the glazing perfect!
How to Make Lemon Banana Bread
This recipe is super easy to whip up, here’s how in pictures.

Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl and measure the amount needed.

Pour the other liquid ingredients and stir the mixture before adding the flours.

Rør dejen med en spatel, indtil den lige akkurat er blandet.

Pour the batter in a pan lined with parchment paper.

Add sliced almonds and bake the bread on the center rack for 45-55 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C).

Let the bread cool down for about 2 hours while making the glazing.
Carines bagetips
Let me share a few more tips that will help you make the best possible bread!
- Use Overripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas. The more speckled, the better for maximum natural sweetness and a moist, tender crumb.
- Fold forsigtigt: When incorporating the dry ingredients, gently fold the batter to avoid overmixing, which can lead to a denser and packed texture.
- Mål nøjagtigt: If you struggle with the texture, try using a kitchen scale for your dry ingredients to reach the right consistency, especially when working with multiple flours.
- Watch Your Oven: Ovens can vary; if you notice the top browning too quickly, tent the loaf with foil midway through baking to prevent burning.
- Forvarm korrekt: Allow your oven to fully preheat to 350 °F (180 °C) before baking. This helps the batter rise evenly.
- Cooling is Key: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before glazing. This step ensures the glaze sits beautifully on top rather than seeping into the bread.
- Glaze Consistency: When making the glaze, adjust the powdered sugar and lemon juice gradually to achieve your preferred thickness—this will give you a smooth, glassy finish.






I have made this lemon banana bread a few times and I always make it without sugar and with butter for my 1 yo and it’s one of the best banana breads I have tried, even my partner says it too. Next time I want to switch lemon for mandarin and see how it comes out.
thanks so much for your recipies
Hi, do you replace the sugar or leave it out altogether.
You can leave it out if you like.
That’s so lovely! thanks for making my recipes.
great healthy recipes.thank you
Min fornøjelse!
Σέ ευχαριστώ πολύ αγαπημένη μου φίλη που μηραζις μαζί μας τής όμορφες στιγμές σου εύχομαι υγεία καλές συνταγές νόστιμες και υγιεινές!! . τό bread banana cake είναι τέλειο
Tak så meget!
hi, is it okay to omit sugar on this recipe? will there be any changes on texture of the bread? thank you for this.
You can but the bread won’t firm up as much
Such a crowd pleaser – can easily be made by a 12 year old
Thank you so much! My girl is 12 too, and she loves baking my recipes.
Carine, this is the best recipe I’ve tried! Best banana bread! I love the addition of almond extract.
Mange tak !
Thanks so much! Wasn’t sure how lemon would taste with the banana bread but it was delicious! I added blueberries. And I’m so used to making my banana bread with oat flour and putting three eggs in it so I got scared that it wouldn’t bind and added one egg. But I’ll try it without egg next time. The oat flour and almond flour turned out well. I used EV coconut oil.
Thanks for trying my recipes, trusting me, and sharing your ideas. It must taste so nice with blueberries!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!! If I double the order, will I need a bigger loaf pan or Bundt pan? Thank you!
Mary
You definetly can’t double up the recipe and bake it in the same pan size. It won’t raise, or cook well in the center, you need a pan that has twice the volume of a 9″pan.
Made this for breakfast today! Added in some blueberries 🙂
One thing though, when should the sugar be added to the mix? I didn’t see that listed & ended up throwing it in with the flour.
I love the idea of adding blueberries in the bread! thanks for sharing, and thanks for spotting my mistake for the sugar. I usually whisk the brown sugar with oil and lemon juice. I updated the recipe card.
Can you sub matzah cake meal for AP to make it for Passover?
I have no idea, I never heard of this meal before so I can’t recommend.