"[RECIPE] GLUTEN-FREE BANANA BREAD"

Delish post-workout, for breakfast on-the-go, a mid-morning snack (coffee optional, but highly recommended ;) ) or anytime, this healthier bread is made with almond flour - a lower in carb, higher in good fat alternative to regular flour - and freezes well. Enjoy a slice warm out of the oven then slice the rest of the loaf, wrap and freeze in individual servings for easy grab n’ go. Throw a frozen slice in your lunch bag, purse/briefcase or just on the counter, and it’ll be defrosted in no time! Warm it up in the toaster or under the broiler, even add a smear of your favorite nut butter. Or, try it grilled in a cast iron skillet with a little grass-fed butter or coconut oil. If you try it, share your creations on our Facebook page and/or tag us on Instagram @vukoobar.

 

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30-ish minutes

Total time:45 minutes

 

Preheat: 350F

 

Ingredients

DRY

• 1-3/4 cups almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• Optional: 1/4-1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life brand)

 

WET

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (the riper, the sweeter the bread will be)
• *Optional: 1-3 tablespoons raw honey (this bread is not very sweet so adjust higher/lower according to preference)

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. 
2. Spray bread pan with non-stick spray (I like coconut oil).
3. Add dry ingredients to medium bowl. Mix well.
4. In a large bowl, beat together applesauce, coconut oil and honey. 
5. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs then add to large bowl and mix well. 
6. Stir in vanilla and mashed bananas. 
7. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, then stir to combine. 
8. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if you choose, until distributed throughout.
9. Transfer mixture to sprayed bread pan.
10. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
11. Enjoy!