Almond Flour Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (sub with your favorite oil)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (sub with honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups almond flour (finely ground for best results)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (or your favorite; optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a standard loaf pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Wet ingredients: Mash the banana in a large bowl. Add the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla, and whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Add dry ingredients: Add the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the wet ingredients, then whisk until no lumps remain. Stir in the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Combine and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from heat and cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy!