Pecan/Macadamia Nut/Chia Seed/Banana Bread

Can you believe there are only 3 days til New Year's Eve?  I can't. Wow, time flies. 2016 is going to be awesome, I feel it. I don't know about you but I am starting the New Year's cleanse today! I am totally grossed out by the sugary desserts, buttery mashed potatoes, stuffing, wine, beer, crackers and cheese that I ate and that was around me this past Holiday. ENOUGH! Thankfully, I worked out every day so I did not gain any fat weight but I am slightly disgusted with myself. A nibble here, a nibble there. Done.

In the afternoon, I thoroughly enjoy a small square of a paleo dessert or a 1/2 of a piece of banana bread with a small cup of tea or coffee. With all the over-ripe bananas I had sitting on my counter I decided to create a recipe this morning. This recipe has just enough sweetness to make you want another bite but is not overly sweet so you don't feel guilty after you eat it. It is super moist and nutritious too. I added chia seeds to make sure you get the extra omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, iron, calcium, protein and fiber.

This recipe is paleo, gluten free, dairy free, soy free.

Ingredients:

1 cup of coconut flour
3 very ripe bananas
4 organic eggs
1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
7 tablespoons coconut oil ( measure as a liquid)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of organic honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1.5 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped  raw macadamia nuts
1/2 cup chopped raw pecans
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 stevias

My Christmas present...The Kitchen Aid Mixer! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

STEPS:

-Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. 
-Combine bananas, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, coconut milk in your Mixer bowl and mix well.
-Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix well.
-spoon in 1/2 of the nut mixture to batter. stir well.
-pour batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the rest of the nuts on top with a little stevia and cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees(in a pre-heated oven) for approximately 25-30 minutes. I like to take mine out a few minutes before it is completely cooked through and let it sit with aluminum foil over it. This keeps it really moist. If you like it a little dryer let it cook longer. Test it with a toothpick about 20 minutes in.
Enjoy!