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Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

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Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread is such a treat! This delicious, easy to make, double chocolate blender banana bread is packed with protein and it’s egg-free, naturally sweetened, completely grain and gluten free and vegan-friendly. 

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries.

This post is sponsored by Cedar Lake Teas, all opinions, recipe and photography are my own. 

Chocolate blueberry banana bread for breakfast!

Heck yes! Who doesn’t love a nice slice of chocolatey bread in the morning? Especially when it’s packed with nourishing ingredients.

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries.

This banana bread is so easy to make in the blender. 

It only takes minutes of prep work, then all of the wholesome ingredients go into the blender. Blend it up in seconds then into the loaf pan it goes to bake. So simple!

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries.

This banana bread is gluten free, grain free, egg free, nut free, dairy free and can be made vegan!

That’s a whole lot of free’s but it’s certainly NOT lacking in flavor or texture.

This chocolaty bliss is fudgy, ooey and gooey and has a nice firm edge.

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries and a bag of tea.

So many people are focused on healthier eating right now, so I wanted to make sure that this bread fits the nourishing AND healthy bill.

You can certainly enjoy this banana bread for breakfast – as is, or alongside a heartier savory breakfast. Go ahead and slather it with some grass-fed butter, ghee or coconut manna if you’d like. I am all about healthy fats, and this bread has some, but it’s extra yummy slathered with some more.

Like I said, it’s packed with good-for-you fat, naturally grain free flour, bananas and blueberries, sweetened naturally (with a sugar free alternative) and uses stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (but by all means, if you prefer different chocolate chips, use what you like).

It’s also full of grass-fed collagen which is known to help support your metabolism as well as adds protein. As far as eggs go, you can use them if you’d like, but I prefer to use grass-fed gelatin. For a vegan option, I prefer chia eggs over flax eggs (because flax is estrogenic – not ideal in my opinion since it’s hormone altering).

AND the special ingredient is some digestion-supporting tea!!! 

Emptied bag of loose leaf tea with slices of chocolate banana bread.

Belly Buster blend from Cedar Lake Teas is slightly sweet, with hints of citrus, cocoa, and fennel. 

This organic blend contains organic Pu’erh, organic cocoa nibs, organic cranberry fruit, organic fennel seed, organic ginseng, and organic orange peel (it has a moderate amount of caffeine).

Pu’erh is traditionally known in China as a cleansing tea and is known to support digestion and proper elimination.

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries and loose leaf tea.

I love that Cedar Lake Teas are so fresh.

I can really tell when dried herbs have been sitting and stored for a long time. Older herbs don’t taste as fresh and flavorful when you brew them into tea (which means they’re lacking in flavor, nutrition and other health benefits too).

Cedar Lake Teas are certified organic whole leaf teas that are non-GMO, gluten free and never contain any fillers, flavors or additives. 

I also love the story behind their business. I like to support businesses that have kind owners who are doing good things in their community.

Cedar Lake Teas was originally founded by someone who had a true love for organic herbs and spices. When he announced that he would be retiring, Christine and Jeramie jumped in to save this local tea company that they loved so much.

I have personally talked with Christine and she’s so sweet and passionate about this company.

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries.

Infusing this Belly Buster blend from Cedar Lake Teas into coconut milk (or other milk of your choice) adds a lovely layer of flavor to this crazy good Paleo chocolate blueberry banana bread plus it helps support digestion! Win win!

I hope all of that chocolatey, fudgy goodness in the photos helped grab your attention.

Now go give it a try.

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries and dried oranges.

WHERE TO FIND CEDAR LAKE TEAS

You can find “Belly Buster” tea and other Cedar Lake Teas online or at stores, markets, natural food stores, co-ops and cafes in Wisconsin, Minnesota and many other locations around the US.

Chocolate banana bread with chocolate chips and blueberries.

Your friends and family are going to love this tea infused Paleo chocolate blueberry banana bread, so go make some!

Chocolate banana bread with blueberries, chocolate chips and pieces of dried oranges.

Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread

Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Tea Infused Paleo Chocolate Blueberry Banana Bread is such a treat! This delicious, easy to make, double chocolate blender banana bread is packed with protein and it's egg-free, naturally sweetened, completely grain and gluten free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of coconut milk to a low simmer (do not boil). Remove from the heat and allow to rest and cool for about 2 minutes. Add Belly Buster tea and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain the tea infused coconut milk and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a loaf pan with unbleached parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In a blender, in this order - add fat of choice, tea infused coconut milk, bananas (broken into pieces), sweeteners of choice, cassava flour, cocoa powder, collagen, baking soda, salt, and apple cider vinegar. Place the lid on blender and blend just until combined, no need to over mix - just make sure it's fully combined, scraping down the edges if necessary. As soon as it comes together, remove the lid and add the gelatin, then blend again just until fully combined. Do not over mix. Gently add the blueberries and 1/3 cup chocolate chips and fold in with a spatula. 
  4. Evenly pour the batter into lined loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the banana bread comes out with only a few moist crumbs. [Note - ovens cook differently, mine cooks this perfectly at 50 minutes, but check your oven around 45 minutes to test for doneness. Depending on the oven, it can take anywhere from 45-60 minutes to bake.] Allow banana bread to cool in the pan before slicing.
  5. After the bread has cooled for about 5 minutes, add the optional 1/3 cup of chocolate chips to the top of the bread. They will start to slightly melt and become gooey deliciousness.  

Notes

  • No Sugar Version: Use 1/2 cup erythritol.
  • My favorite sweetener combo for these is 1/4 cup coconut nectar and 1/4 cup erythritol. 
  • Vegan Version: Omit the collagen and gelatin. Add 1 small banana to the mixture and use a chia egg replacer - 2 tablespoons chia seeds (freshly ground preferably) + 6 tablespoons water. Place in a small glass bowl, give it a stir and let it sit and gel for 5 minutes. If using the chia egg replacer, you can add this during the main blending process. 
  • Egg Version: Replace gelatin with 2 pastured or organic eggs. If using eggs instead of the gelatin, you can add these during the main blending process. 
  • Best eaten on the first day. Slice and store individually wrapped slices (I wrap mine in unbleached parchment paper) in an airtight container and freeze in the freezer for later use. Gently reheat in the oven on a low temperature setting. 

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 580 Total Fat: 42g Saturated Fat: 14g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 26g Cholesterol: 6mg Sodium: 355mg Carbohydrates: 68g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 25g Protein: 8g
This nutritional information was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in a given recipe, please calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients and amounts used, using your preferred nutrition calculator. Under no circumstances shall the this website and the author be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on the given nutritional information. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
© Emily
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
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  6. That tea sounds amazing! You know how much I love a good tea blend. Now this is a great way to add the benefits of the tea into baking too 🙂

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  11. Remember when I said I wanted to lock myself in a closet with this, a fork, and a glass of milk?? Yeah…still feeling the same way today! I’ll just go drink my bone broth and wipe drool off my face. 😉

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  12. Best eaten on the first day is right: this loaf would NOT make it past the first day in our house! 😉 It’s beautiful, Emily! LOVE those tea tones and their nutrition, too. Such a tempting and healthy treat!!

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    • Oh bummer! It’s possible, they do have similar texture. I’ve never baked with avocado in breads though, so I can’t say for sure. I bet it could though since lots of people use avocados in brownies and chocolate cookies.

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  15. I love your creative use of tea! I bet it really gives this beautiful loaf a unique flavour. It likes downright decadent and oh-so-chocolatey. I love the blend of flavours and all the options you give for making this recipe fit your life.

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  17. I first caught a glimpse of this recipe as an image that popped up on my Pinterest… of course you would be the creator of something so yummy! This looks amazing!

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  21. First you had me at “chocolate”, because, well because chocolate. And then tea-infused? Yum. Also, this is a pretty great way to justify cake for breakfast. It looks so delicious!

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