So many people are going Paleo these days. Why? Well Paleo eliminates many unhealthy foods like processed foods, sugar, etc.. It also eliminates many common food intolerances like gluten, grains, dairy, soy, peanuts and other legumes. What many people don't fully appreciate is that it also focuses on eating MORE healthy WHOLE foods like vegetables, grass fed meats, wild seafood, bone broth, fruit, nuts and seeds. It is lower in carb, but not necessarily low carb and healthy fats like coconut oil and avocado are important. Many people trying to lose weight, heal their gut or with autoimmune conditions do well on this diet, but like with any diet, it is not right for everyone. I am currently trying the paleo eating style and it is working great for me and I've helped a few clients integrate it into their life as well. Many of you know that I work with a lot of clients with autoimmune conditions and have had good success in this area. If you are interested in learning more about the paleo diet, please let me know. I would be happy to do a free consultation with you to discuss this more, and I am currently working on putting together a group program for this in the Zionsville area.
This paleo banana bread is one of the recipes I have been enjoying lately. It is nutrient dense with coconut oil, almonds and eggs, and sweetened only with bananas. There is no flour, no sugar and no butter. To keep it paleo be sure your chocolate is paleo - no dairy, no soy lecithin and labeled gluten free. The Enjoy Life brand is paleo. Enjoy!
PALEO CHOCOLATE CHUNK BANANA BREAD
4 bananas (the larger the bananas the sweeter it will be)
4 eggs, preferably pastured
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of Himalayan salt
1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips (Enjoy Life brand is paleo)
Directions:
1. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9"x5" loaf pan (I used coconut oil)
2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
3. Combine mashed bananas and remaining wet ingredients and mix well with a hand blender.
4. Add the remaining dry ingredients, except for chocolate chunks and mix well.
5. Fold in the chocolate chunks and pour the batter into the pan.
6. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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