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Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread


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  • Author: Judy Goudy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A rich, moist banana bread made with simple, wholesome ingredients like almond flour, cacao, and coconut sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack.


Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 large eggs (pasture-raised if possible)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (plus a bit for greasing the pan)
  • ⅓ cup almond butter (creamy and unsweetened)
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if strict paleo)
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for some crunch

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash & Mix: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, coconut oil, almond butter, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  3. Dry Meets Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Chocolate Time: Fold in the dark chocolate chips (and nuts, if you’re adding them).
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool It Down: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This part is hard, but it’s worth it to get those clean slices!

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert/Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 per slice
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg