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Tropical Banana Paradise Bread

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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

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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

  • 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.

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