banana bread

Almond Flour and Almond Butter Banana Bread

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!

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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 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

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  • 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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