Description
This Almond Croissant Banana Bread combines the rich flavors of almond and banana in a moist and delicious loaf. With a sweet almond filling and a banana bread base topped with slivered almonds, this recipe is a delightful twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
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For the almond filling:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
For the banana bread:
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, melted and browned to just over 1/2 cup of butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 1/4 cup mashed banana (from about 3 medium bananas)
- Slivered almonds
Instructions
- Prepare almond filling: In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, egg, melted butter, and almond extract until well combined.
- Make banana bread batter: In a separate bowl, combine melted browned butter, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt, and mashed banana.
- Layer the almond filling: Spread a layer of almond filling over the banana bread batter in a loaf pan.
- Bake: Top with slivered almonds and bake in a preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar in both the almond filling and banana bread batter.
- Feel free to add extra toppings like sliced bananas or a drizzle of icing for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg