Banana Bread

Here at CrossFit Anaheim, Paleo Love’n is in the air.  You know…. we get inspired by each other’s Paleo cooking because they are excited share their food with you.   Then, in turn, you make something Paleo and share it with them, your Paleo Pals….and so continues the awesome gift of Paleo Love’n.   This Paleo Banana Bread recipe is one of those inspirations, which came from a CrossFit Anaheim member (thanks Michelle).  She found this recipe on www.elanaspantry.com.  The recipe is simple and basic.  It makes me wonder why I have not stumbled across this recipe.   

The flavor is subtle and not very sweet.  If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this probably isn’t the recipe for you.  However, if you’re looking for something “bread-y”, subtly sweet, love bananas, and need something to accompany your morning coffee, then this would do the trick.  Smear a little grass-fed butter on a warm muffin and it would be HEAVEN.  Okay, now, my mouth is watering.  Remember, everything should be eaten in moderation, particularly anything that contains a modest amount of sugars.  Please don’t eat a dozen of these muffins in one or two sittings.

Sadly, no bacon was added to this recipe:(  Perhaps walnuts would be a better choice.

In case you are counting your calories, each serving is about 241 calories (12 grams of Carbs (16 of which are sugars), 20 grams of Fat and 6 grams of Protein). 

Ingredients:

3 bananas (about 1.5 cups) mashed

3 eggs

1 tablespoon of real vanilla extract

1 tablespoon of honey

¼ cup of vegan palm oil shortening or coconut oil

2 cups of almond flour or almond meal

½ teaspoon of sea salt

1 teaspoon of baking soda

What to do:

Mix bananas, eggs, vanilla and honey in a food processor.  Pulse ingredients together.  Then pulse in almond flour, salt and baking soda.  Scoop batter into cup cake muffin tins or a greased 7.5”X3.5” inch loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 min.  Remove and cool. 

Enjoy, 

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