Grain Free Caramelized Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
  
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
  
• 2 ripe medium bananas, sliced into 1/2" rounds
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 1//4 teaspoons sea salt
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  
• sliced banana, coconut flakes, hemp seeds (optional)
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack in the middle.
2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1 tablespoon maple syrup over medium heat. Add banana and cinnamon and sauté, stirring frequently, until bananas are very fragrant and just beginning to soften – about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Mash well, then allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil, remaining 2 tablespoons maple, almond flour, flaxseed meal, coconut, baking soda, sea salt, eggs, and apple cider vinegar to the mashed bananas. Using a rubber spatula, fold batter until just combined.
4. Pour into silicone loaf pan, making sure mixture is evenly distributed, then top with banana slices, coconut flakes, and hemp seeds (optional). I used THIS loaf pan and wouldn’t recommend any other. Bake for 55 minutes.
5. Cool to room temperature, slice and serve!