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Almond Croissant Banana Bread

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Prepare almond filling: In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, egg, melted butter, and almond extract until well combined.
  2. 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.
  3. Layer the almond filling: Spread a layer of almond filling over the banana bread batter in a loaf pan.
  4. Bake: Top with slivered almonds and bake in a preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. 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