Almond Croissant Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 325  F
Servings: 12
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Pescatarian, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup flour (organic oat or all purpose)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat organic)
  • 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened organic)
  • 3 bananas (medium, mashed)
  • 2 eggs (large, organic)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit (or zero calorie sugar substitute of choice)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • For the Almond Croissant Filling:
  • 2 cups almond flour (organic fine)
  • 1/4 cup monk fruit
  • 3/4 tsp almond extract
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil or grass-fed butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg (organic)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, Greek yogurt, applesauce, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully incorporated.
  3. 3
    Add in the flour, monk fruit, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix until just combined. Don’t over mix!
  4. 4
    Pour 1/2 the batter into your loaf pan.
  5. 5
    Top with half the almond croissant filling and then layer on the remaining banana bread batter.
  6. 6
    Top with remaining almond croissant topping and then garnish with some slivered almonds (optional)
  7. 7
    Bake for 65 minutes, or until top is golden and a toothpick comes out almost completely clean ( a little will stick but that's okay).
  8. 8
    Allow to sit in loaf pan for at least 30 minutes before removing and slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.6g21%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 126.3mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 9.2g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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