Pecan Streusel Banana Bread
Cinnamon streusel coffee cake meets banana bread in this pecan streusel banana bread recipe that’s surprisingly nourishing yet rich, delicious and just sweet enough to keep you reaching for more.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup smooth almond butter
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Pecan Streusel:
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup raw pecans finely chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 tablespoons grass-fed butter or coconut oil room temperature
Instructions
- Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease it with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the bananas, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla to the bowl of a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, mash everything by hand or use an immersion blender.
- Mix in the almond butter, then add the coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Blend or whisk until totally smooth, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Make the pecan streusel topping by mixing together the coconut sugar, almond flour, cinnamon and pecans in a medium bowl. Add the butter or coconut oil and use your fingers to blend it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbles form. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread rest for at least 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Allow it to cool for at least another 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean, even pieces.
- For neat slices, use a sharp serrated knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg
