
Moist, golden, and fragrant with cinnamon and vanilla, this banana bread is the kind of bake that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Three ripe bananas do the heavy lifting on sweetness, so the recipe only needs a couple tablespoons of maple syrup to round things out — no refined sugar in sight. Blanched almond flour gives the loaf its tender, slightly dense crumb, while tapioca starch adds just enough structure to keep every slice holding together cleanly. Coconut oil and eggs bind everything into a batter that bakes up beautifully in about 50 minutes, developing a deep golden crust that looks as good as it tastes. Optional chopped walnuts fold right in if you want a little extra crunch and richness in every bite. The parchment overhang trick makes lifting the loaf out of the pan effortless, and cooling it completely before slicing is the one step worth being patient about — it sets the crumb and makes the texture noticeably better. With 10 servings per loaf, it's an easy one to bake on a Sunday and enjoy all week long.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
Peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly with a fork in a large mixing bowl until nearly smooth with only small lumps remaining — you need about 1 1/4 cups mashed.
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