Wholesome (Energizing) Banana Bread

Hello March! So I just watched February come and go with the blink of (a very tired) eye. The days and evenings have been jammed packed, unfortunately yielding some scarce quality time in the kitchen. The blessings of full time coaching and fitness teaching have left creative home cooked meals in the back seat.  However, after hosting an "Eating for Energy" workshop this Saturday,  I was blissfully re-energized (and self reminded) to get my booty back into the kitchen!

So I set my intention this Sunday morning to embrace a new energizing food creation, sans recipe book! Can I tell you how liberating it is to create without a rule book. I used to freak myself out with this kind of adventure; now I dive in with an open mouth and humble palate. 

How is it that the things unplanned, usually turn out the best?

This banana bread has to be my favorite breakfast original I have created, thus far... It was crafted with my best baking friend, ripened bananas.  I added my favorite Superfood spices  (cinnamon and cacao) and experimented with texture (oil) and timing from past muffins.

A perfect (energizing) breakfast to go.  I hope you enjoy this sweet, stable treat as much as I do. ;)

Wholesome Banana Nut Bread (w/Almond and Coconut Flour)

Wet Ingredients:

3 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup worth)
3 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Dry Ingredients:
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon of Cacao powder (optional, but recommended :)
1/4 cup (or more) of chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F.
2. Using a whisk or fork, blend all the dry ingredients together.
3. Mix the wet ingredients together (using a whisk) and then mix them into the dry ingredients.
4. Oil (grease) the baking pan with some coconut oil. Add the batter to a baking dish.
5.  Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle of the bread comes out clean.