Paleo Banana Bread

So having the sweet tooth that i do i am always looking for something healthier than jaffa cakes or biscuits to snack on! I discovered this recipe a few weeks back and have tried it out twice now with great results. It really does make an awesome banana loaf.

I think the recipe came from CrossFit Scottsdale originally but i also found it at The Paleo Table.

The only thing i changed when i made it was to leave out the Flaxseed (only because i didnt have any at the time) and added in a handful of dried fruit too. Also, the softer and riper the bananas are the tastier it is.

Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free banana loaf.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2/3 cup chopped nuts (I used brazil nuts, walnuts and almonds)
• 4 really ripe bananas (mashed well)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I used 2 and a bit tsp as i love vanilla!)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F or gas mark 5/6
2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, add the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, and vanilla and mix well.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
5. Fill greased muffin tins, baking cups, mini-loaf pans or big loaf pans about 3/4 full. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool slightly and enjoy with a pat of almond butter, coconut oil.

Try it toasted with a spread of coconut oil. So tasty and it might just keep you away from the chocolate! Enjoy!