Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread
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4.7
Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread
Description
The Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread blends coconut flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon for the dry base, while a mixture of eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, mashed very ripe bananas, and vanilla forms the wet ingredients. The batter rests briefly to allow the coconut flour to absorb moisture, resulting in a thick consistency. A cinnamon pecan center is created by combining finely chopped pecans with coconut sugar, offering a sweet, nutty ribbon through the bread. The streusel topping mixes roughly chopped pecans, coconut sugar, coconut flour, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil for a textured, flavorful crust.
Baked at 350°F in a prepared loaf pan lined with parchment, this bread offers a dense yet tender slice. The use of coconut flour and natural sweeteners makes it suitable for those following paleo guidelines. The pecan center and streusel add variety in taste and mouthfeel compared to ordinary banana bread.
It is well suited as a breakfast bread or snack, pairing nicely with coffee or tea. The loaf can be stored wrapped to maintain freshness or sliced and toasted.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour 50g) sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 egg large
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 1/3 cups banana 330g) mashed, very ripe
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Pecan Center:
- 1/3 cup pecans finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
For the Pecan Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup pecans roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour (14g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
Instructions
For the Banana Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving some excess paper hanging over the sides. This will make it easier to lift the loaf out once it’s baked. Set the pan aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, and melted coconut oil. Add the mashed banana and vanilla extract, and beat the mixture with an electric hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb the liquid.
For the Cinnamon Pecan Center:
- While the batter rests, make the filling by mixing the chopped pecans and coconut sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
For the Pecan Streusel Topping:
- In another small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, coconut sugar, coconut flour, and cinnamon. Add the melted coconut oil, and use your hands to mix until the mixture is crumbly.
Assemble the Loaf:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the pecan-cinnamon filling over the batter, ensuring it covers the surface completely. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the filling and spread it out evenly. Top with the pecan streusel, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the bread is dark golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the loaf out of the pan and onto a serving plate. Slice and enjoy! For best results, slice with a serrated knife to prevent the streusel topping from crumbling too much.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Fat | 11.8g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% |
| Sugar | 12.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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