'Banana Bread' (Keto)
Such a lovely idea this, jumping on the "banana-bread-making-band-wagon" - KETO STYLE! These little slices taste like the real thing. Macros based on one generous slice (50g / 1.8oz) and are so lovely with a spread of butter for a delicious snack!
Servings 1 loaf (12 slices)
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
For the 'wet' mix
- 80 g unflavoured coconut oil melted
- 4 large eggs
- 80 g soured cream
- 1/2 TB banana-flavoured essence
For the 'dry' mix
- 150 g almond flour
- 110 g powdered erythritol confectioners
- 2 TB ground (milled) chia seeds
- 1/2 TB baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan oven). This is 220°C for conventional ovens (or 425°F / gas mark 7) and line a 2lb loaf tin with a paper 2lb tin liner.
- Weigh out the odourless (unflavoured) coconut oil and melt in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly (as we are whisking it into eggs later and we do not want to cook parts of the egg).
- Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl, along with the soured cream and banana essence. Once the coconut oil has cooled a little, whisk it into the egg mixture until well-emulsified.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the almond flour, Swerve, ground chia, baking powder and baking soda (also called bicarbonate of soda). This is what you should have ready:
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry mixture and mix well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the lined loaf tin.
- Bake for 10 minutes on the lowest rack, then reduce the temperature to 150°C (fan) - this is 170°C for conventional ovens (or 340°F). Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted comes out clean. I always rotate the tray after those first 10 minutes and often lay a sheet of foil over so the top doesn't darken too much.
- Remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack before slicing and enjoying with a thick slice of butter like we do!
- I have made this three times, and the time I decided to photograph it, the centre collapsed a little. In all honesty, I still do not know why, but the bread was cooked through safely and still absolutely delicious! It didn't bother me that much, and we need to remember that we do not have gluten to offer us any 'structural integrity' in loaves like this. I hope you love it anyway! xxx
Notes
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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook QUICK KETO KITCHEN.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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The links above will take you to Amazon UK. For USA and other countries, see the global Amazon links here: Keto Kitchen ; Lazy Keto Kitchen ; Budget Keto Kitchen ; Quick Keto Kitchen.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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The links above will take you to Amazon UK. For USA and other countries, see the global Amazon links here: Keto Kitchen ; Lazy Keto Kitchen ; Budget Keto Kitchen ; Quick Keto Kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 17g