Avocado Banana Bread

I make a blueberry banana bread that I am very proud of but I have been experimenting with healthier versions of my favorite treat. I love butter and believe in full fat baked goods but it is always fun to try a different method. Avocados are so versatile so I replaced a full stick of butter with one whole avocado. I was shocked by how moist and yummy my classic recipe came out! 

Ingredients

• 1 medium/large Avocado, soft and ripe
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• pinch of salt
• 3 overripe bananas frozen, then thawed in microwave
• 2 cups ap flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 T ground flax seed, optional
• 1 cup blueberries, optional
• 2 T chopped walnuts, optional
• Almond milk, only if batter is too dry

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a food processor combine avocado and sugar until smooth.  Add eggs, salt and process until smooth. 
3. Thaw bananas in microwave. Slice along the side from top to bottom with a paring knife and add soft banana to the avocado mixture in the food processor. Blend.
4. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredient, flour, baking soda and flax. Stir to combine. 
5. Pour avocado banana mixture into a bowl. Add dry ingredients in two stages to wet ingredients and combine until evenly incorporated. If it is too thick add a couple Tablespoons of almond milk or any milk product you have until consistency resembles thick pancake batter. 
6. Fold in blueberries and pour into a heavily greased loaf pan. 
7. Top with chopped walnuts. 
8. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes, rotating pan halfway through for even cooking. Bump the heat to 375 for the last 10-15 minutes with the bread in the oven to create a nice brown crust. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer or butter knife by inserting into the middle of the loaf. When it comes out clean it is done. 
9. Allow to cool in pan 5 minutes then turn out onto a plate and finish cooling at room temp. 
10. Slice and enjoy!

Disclaimer:  If you do not have a food processor you can use a blender. Add eggs first, banana, avocado and sugar and salt last. Blend it up!