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Paleo Banana Bread

This Paleo Banana Bread is a delicious and healthy treat! Made with ripe bananas and almond butter, it's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:
  • 3 large ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 1/2 cups or 1 pound once mashed)
  • 6 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey; preferably Grade B for richer flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter (drippy, natural almond butter)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Step 2: Grease your loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add eggs, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, combine coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt, stirring to mix thoroughly.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
  • This bread is freezer-friendly; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.