Almond Butter Banana Bread

This, quite possibly, is my favorite banana bread recipe to date.  And I make a lot of banana bread.  A lot.  It is moist, has great texture and the flavor.....oh my!  If you have never used almond butter or coconut oil now is the time to try them.  The other great thing about it is there is only 1/2 cup of sugar total and it is plenty sweet!  I hope you enjoy!

Almond Butter Banana Bread (adapted from kneadtocook.com)

4 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1/3 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/4 c. creamy almond butter
3 T. melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. white whole wheat flour (can also use white flour)
1/2 c. wheat bran
3 T. ground flax seed
3/4 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350.  Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.  In a large bowl combine the mashed bananas, yogurt, almond butter, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar and brown sugar.  Beat with a hand mixer until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat bran, flax seed, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.  Add to the bowl with the banana mixture and blend until well incorporated.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Let cool completely, slice and serve!

10 servings (247 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com