This Paleo Sunflower Banana Bread is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional banana bread. Made with coconut flour, ripe bananas, sunflower seeds, and sweetened with honey, it is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for breakfast or as a mid-day snack, this bread is moist, fragrant, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's easy to make and a great way to use up ripe bananas. Give it a try and enjoy a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the sunflower seeds into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Coconut flour and almond flour are both gluten-free flour alternatives that add a nutty flavor and moist texture to baked goods.
Bananas are a great source of potassium and fiber, making this bread a nutritious choice for a snack or breakfast.
Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E, providing a wholesome boost to this bread.