Paleo Banana Bread + French Toast
Paleo Banana Bread Made Into French Toast
This Recipe Makes The Perfect Breakfast in Bed
There’s nothing quite so charming as someone taking the time to serve you breakfast in bed. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.
And while our banana bread makes the perfect star of the show on any breakfast tray, if you are as ambitious as we are, banana bread alone won’t be enough. So let’s raise the bar.
Start with our signature paleo banana bread recipe (which, we have to say is, pretty amazing on its own). It’s so delicious you would never know it contains ZERO gluten, dairy, or processed sugar! The recipe is also easy and versatile—it might just become your new weekly staple.
But transforming it into a one-of-a-kind French toast? Now we’re talking.
The result? The most decadent (and healthy) Banana Bread French Toast. It’s perfect for special occasions and weekend brunches, yet easy enough for every day.
How’s that for an added bonus?
Paleo Banana Bread Transformed Into Decadent French Toast — Snag The Recipe Below!
Paleo Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 organic bananas, mashed (2 1/2 cups)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder (see "Chef Note" below)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of finely-ground sea salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- Combine bananas, eggs, almond butter and oil in a blender or food processor and mix to create a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, salt and chopped nuts (if using), and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Place in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted into the center, comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and flip the bread onto a cooling rack.
- Enjoy! Or to make French toast, place the Banana Bread into the refrigerator overnight.
Banana Bread French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Paleo Banana Bread sliced 1/2" thick
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of finely-ground sea salt
- 1/4 cup almond or coconut milk, optional
- coconut oil or cooking oil of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, cinnamon, salt and milk (if using), until completely blended.
- Once your skillet is preheated, lightly coat it with oil.
- Dip your Banana Bread slices into the egg mixture and place on the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice!
Chef's Note:
- If you’re on a strict Paleo diet, be sure to look for gluten-free baking powder. Here’s a list our of go-to brands:Rumford Baking Powder (Non-Aluminum)Hain Pure Foods Featherweight Baking Powder (Made w/ Potato Starch) Bakewell Cream Baking Powder w/ Cornstarch (Aluminum-Free)
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