This banana recipe is protein-packed and full of healthy fats and nutrients. Using very few ingredients and almost no added sugar, this banana bread can be enjoyed guilt-free. For an extra satisfying and hearty breakfast or snack, I top this banana bread with some almond butter (and maybe a drizzle of honey and cinnamon). In my opinion, banana and almond butter is a tough combination to beat. I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas peeled
3 large pasture-raised, organic eggs
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened and no-salt added creamy almond butter
1 Β½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with coconut oil
In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the 3 peeled bananas. Mash them with a fork. Add eggs, and whisk until combined. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, almond butter, and vanilla to bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together almond flour, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold with a spatula until combined, without overmixing.
Transfer the batter to loaf pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until when a knife is inserted, it comes out without batter.
Remove banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.
Serving suggestion: slice and top with almond butter or coconut oil for a delicious, guilt-free breakfast or snack
Health Benefits of Almond Butter:
Almond butter is an excellent source of healthy, monounsaturated fats, which are associated with reducing the risk of heart disease.
Almonds have high levels of magnesium, which promotes the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients
Almond butter is a great source of fiber, which helps keep blood sugar levels stable
Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, which can positively affect neurological activity and prevent cognitive decline.
Finally, they are full of healthy flavonoids (antioxidants) and Vitamin E.
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