Description
This tropical-inspired banana bread is bursting with flavors of ripe bananas, coconut, pineapple, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Made with almond flour, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour (or spelt flour for a Mediterranean-friendly fiber boost)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
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Preheat Your Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. -
Mash and Mix:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the olive oil, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs (or flax eggs), and vanilla extract until fully combined. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. -
Mix Wet and Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. -
Optional Paradise Touch:
Gently fold in shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and/or nuts for that tropical vibe. -
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice, serve, and enjoy the tropical flavors that transport you to paradise!
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoons water = 1 flax egg).
- You can store the bread at room temperature for a few days or freeze it for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg