Delicious and Healthy Paleo Sunflower Banana Bread

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Delicious and Healthy Paleo Sunflower Banana Bread
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 17, 2023

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Fold in the sunflower seeds into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 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.