Ingredients:
**Main Ingredients:**
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (should measure to be 1¼ cups mashed banana)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups packed blanched fine almond flour
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- 1 cup blueberries (to add on top)
**Optional Ingredients:**
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, almond milk (if using), and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well until fully combined.
3. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, Zen Basil Seeds, cinnamon (if using), baking soda (if using), salt (if using), and optional monk fruit sweetener.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. **Pour Batter into Pan:** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. **Add Blueberries:** Evenly sprinkle the blueberries on top of the batter.
7. **Bake:** Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. **Cool:** Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Main Ingredients Note:**
- The **bananas**, **Zen Basil seeds**, **eggs**, **almond flour**, and **blueberries** are the core ingredients that make this Blueberry Banana Bread both nutritious and delicious.
- The rest of the ingredients, such as the almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and optional monk fruit sweetener, are included to enhance the flavor and texture, but they can be adjusted or omitted based on personal preference.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Blueberry Banana Bread!
