Elana's Paleo Banana Bread

This is a great recipe for those who not only need to avoid gluten, but also need to be grain-free and/or watch their carbs. No rice flour, corn flour or other high carb, gluten-free flours.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 3  bananas, mashed (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
• 3  eggs
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 cup  vegan  palm oil shortening
• 2  cups  blanched  almond flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Pulse bananas, eggs, vanilla, honey and shortening in a food processor.
2. Pulse in almond flour, salt and baking soda.
3. If desired, pulse chocolate chips into batter.
4. Scoop batter into a greased 7.5 x 3.5 inch loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool.