Description
This Tahini Pistachio Banana Bread offers a delightful twist on classic banana bread by incorporating creamy tahini and crunchy pistachios. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with almond flour, this moist, flavorful loaf is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, tahini, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until it achieves a smooth consistency.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate pistachios: Fold in the chopped pistachios, reserving some to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking.
- Fill loaf pan and top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the reserved pistachios evenly over the batter surface.
- Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve when ready.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- Almond flour makes this bread gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To keep pistachios extra crunchy, add half during mixing and half as topping as instructed.