Can I substitute any flours?

I have not tested with other flours so cannot guarantee results if you make any substitutions.

Can I use frozen bananas?

Yes, frozen bananas work fine in this recipe. I would allow to come to room temperature or warm in the microwave before mashing. You might need to drain off any excess liquid before mashing!

Can I add shredded zucchini or other additions?

Zucchini will release too much moisture into this recipe and offset the balance of dry and liquid ingredients. You can feel free to fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips, carob chips , raisins or shredded coconut.

Can you make banana bread mix the night before?

If you want to mix the dry ingredients together in advance that's no problem. I wouldn't recommend mixing the wet and dry together until you're ready to bake though. The gelatin egg in particular should be made and folded in just before baking so that the gelatin doesn't get too congealed.

Why did my bread turn out dry?

Green banana flour tends to have a drier texture, so be careful not to over-bake. I recommend beginning to test with a toothpick at the 25 minute mark for a mini loaf pan, and from 30 minutes for a standard loaf pan.

Paleo Banana Bread (AIP, Grain-free) • Heal Me Delicious

Name: Paleo Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large, very ripe bananas (~400g), mashed; 1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar; 1 gelatin egg, see notes; 1 cup green banana flour; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 TBSP gelatin; 1/4 cup hot water

Description

This delicious and healthy AIP and Paleo Banana Bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, super moist, and made with nutrient dense grain-free flours.

Ingredients

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2 large, very ripe bananas (~400g), mashed
1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 gelatin egg, see notes
1 cup green banana flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Gelatin egg

1 TBSP gelatin
1/4 cup hot water

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare a mini loaf pan with parchment paper.*
In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
Add in olive oil, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine green banana flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet and stir until mostly combined. Batter will be fairly stiff at this stage.
Make gelatin egg by whisking together gelatin and hot water until all the gelatin is dissolved and the mixture is frothy.
Immediately fold gelatin egg into batter until fully combined. Batter should loosen up and be fluffy.
Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan(s).
Optional: split an additional banana down the middle vertically then add on top of the batter or just add banana slices on top for decoration.
Bake in the middle rack of a preheated oven for 25 – 30 mins (Cooking time will vary if you use a standard loaf pan – see notes). Do not over bake as green banana flour tends to dry out easily.
Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

*This recipe can be made using a standard 8-1/2 x 41/2 pan but cooking time will be closer to 35-38 minutes. Start checking for doneness at the 30 minute mark.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breads
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American