Classic Banana Bread

October 30, 2023

This recipe is a surefire way to transform those ripe bananas into a mouthwatering delight. Start with 3 medium or 4 small ripe bananas, mashed to perfection. Add in eggs or liquid whites for a moist and fluffy texture, along with a generous dash of vanilla extract to enhance the aroma. The combination of coconut flour, vanilla or salted caramel protein powder, baking soda, and cinnamon ensures a perfect loaf.

A pinch of pink salt rounds out the flavors, and you have the option to take it to the next level with toppings like dark chocolate chips, slivered almonds, or walnuts. This Classic Banana Bread recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy the comforting, sweet, and nutty essence of banana bread at its finest. Bake it to perfection and savor every slice!

INGREDIENTS

Wet
- 3 medium or 4 small ripe bananas
- 3 eggs or 1/2 c liquid whites
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup vanilla or salted caramel protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- dash pink salt

STEPS

Mash bananas with a potato masher. Whisk in eggs & vanilla, stir. Add all other ingredients and stir.
Bake at 350° in a lined or sprayed 10” bread pan for 50-55 minutes or 20-25 min for muffins in a lined muffin tin. Store in the fridge. Good for up to a week. Makes 12 servings.

Notes: optional add-ins or toppings - dark choc chips and/or slivered almonds or walnuts. Since there’s like zero fat, dark chocolate and almond butter are encouraged.