Description
Sweet banana paradise bread whisks home bakers into a luscious Caribbean culinary journey. Warm spices and ripe fruit blend seamlessly, promising a slice of island comfort that delights your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour (or spelt flour)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
Wet Ingredients:
- 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 and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a loaf pan with a light grease coating or parchment paper lining.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky smooth texture by mashing thoroughly in a spacious mixing vessel, then incorporate olive oil, applesauce, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until achieving a harmonious blend.
- In a separate container, create a uniform dry mixture by whisking almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon together until well integrated.
- Merge the dry ingredients into the wet components, using gentle folding techniques to prevent overmixing, ensuring a consistent yet delicate batter consistency.
- Elevate the tropical essence by carefully introducing shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and optional chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, then position in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and free from raw batter residue.
- After removing from the oven, allow the bread to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transition to a wire cooling rack to reach ambient temperature.
- Slice the bread into inviting portions, presenting a delightful tropical-inspired culinary creation that promises a sensory journey to paradise with each bite.
Notes
- Always use super ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and incredible moisture in your bread.
- Swap almond flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for different nutritional profiles and texture variations.
- Replace eggs with mashed chia seeds or additional applesauce to create a completely plant-based version without compromising texture.
- Experiment with adding chopped macadamia nuts or dried mango pieces to enhance the island-inspired flavor profile and provide delightful unexpected crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg