Q: Why did the banana go out with the prune?
A: Because he couldn’t find a date.
Who doesn’t love a good banana bread?? Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, homemade (like your mom used to make) goodness… While I’m not much of a baker, I sure do enjoy baked goods. But being gluten, dairy and soy free makes it quite a challenge to find a yummy baked treat that meets my dietary restrictions. So, what’s a hungry girl to do?
This weekend I noticed a few ‘very ripe’ bananas lying around in my kitchen and I knew that it was time to make something yummy. Cue this bread!!
In addition to being gluten, dairy and soy free, it’s also plants based, oil free, low sugar and vegan! Unlike those box mixes and store bought versions, this banana bread is delicious but also nutritious! No guilt, just goodness! So without further-a-do, here’s my recipe!
Hello Healthy Banana Bread
2016-04-24 20:43:36
Yields 8
Plants based, gluten free, soy free, oil free, low sugar, vegan banana bread!! So healthy and SO tasty! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
104g
Yields
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
7%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 159mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 35g
12%
Dietary Fiber 4g
17%
Sugars 13g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
8%
Calcium
4%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 3.5 very ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 cup old fashion oats
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Lightly grease a 9 x 5 pan
- In a large bowl mash 2.5 bananas
- In a small bowl mix ground flax seed with water, set aside (makes the flax egg)!
- Add the oats, coconut sugar, coconut flour, almond milk, spices, vanilla and baking soda to the mashed bananas
- Stir in flax egg
- Pour into pan
- Slice up remaining banana and place on top of the loaf, sprinkle with extra cinnamon (if desired)
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until knife comes out clean
- Let cool and enjoy!
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How about you? Do you like banana bread? Do you have a favorite recipe?
27 Comments
I made it this afternoon and its terrific! I added some Wild Friends chocolate almond butter too it and I love the combination. Thanks for posting this Cailee!
April 25, 2016 at 7:27 pmYou’re SO welcome Jessica! I’m so happy that you liked it!! …and what a great idea to add chocolate almond butter! Yum!
May 2, 2016 at 5:28 pmYum! Banana bread is always a favourite in our house and I have a bunch of favourite recipes which are all just a little bit different!
April 25, 2016 at 11:40 pmI always forget how good banana bread is! Perfect at breakfast, for a little snack in the afternoon, or even for dessert!
May 2, 2016 at 5:29 pmmmmmm I LOVE banana bread, this looks so delicious!
April 26, 2016 at 11:18 amThanks Rachel! It’s simple and tasty!!
May 2, 2016 at 5:29 pmYUM. I am totally making this this weekend. I love the banana layer on top! If you don’t like banana bread, I would question your existence, ha!
April 27, 2016 at 11:25 amHahaha! You’re so cute Sarah!! And I so hope that you like it!! 🙂
May 2, 2016 at 5:31 pmThat looks SO delicious! I love banana bread! My mom and I made it all the time when I lived at home still. Our family easily went through a loaf in a day. 😉
April 27, 2016 at 6:08 pmAwww! That’s so fun!! What sweet memories!! <3
May 2, 2016 at 5:33 pmBanana bread is a fan fave in our house. I love the oatmeal in here too
April 27, 2016 at 7:55 pmYay for banana bread!! And thanks Deborah! It adds a nice texture!!
May 2, 2016 at 5:31 pmI love having banana bread to snack on in the house! This version sounds wonderful – and so healthy too!!
April 27, 2016 at 8:17 pmThanks Ashley! And yessss! It’s so nice to have a slice! <3
May 2, 2016 at 5:32 pmBanana bread is definitely a favorite of mine, but it’s dangerous around me because I can totally eat the whole loaf in one sitting! So I’m loving that yours is so healthy! And those big slices of bananas look amazing! Can’t wait to try this, dear! Cheers!
April 27, 2016 at 9:26 pmThanks Cheyanne! I so hope that you like it!! And I really like the banana on top… it adds a bit of extra sweetness, almost like natures frosting!
May 2, 2016 at 5:35 pmBanana bread is one of my favorite baked goods to make! Although, it doesn’t ever last too long in my house 😉
April 28, 2016 at 3:28 amHehe! It’s just so yummy!!
May 2, 2016 at 5:34 pmbahahahaha love that little joke 😉
April 28, 2016 at 10:04 pmgosh I haven’t made banana bread in so long and I don’t know why! I’m thinking it has something to do with me using all my bananas for smoothies 😉
Hehe, thanks love! …and that works too! Your smoothie bowls always have me drooling!!
May 2, 2016 at 5:27 pmSimple and freaking delicious. Love it!
April 28, 2016 at 10:29 pmThe best combo! Thanks Susie! So glad you like it!
May 2, 2016 at 5:26 pmHello, hello healthy banana bread — you are so beautiful and tasty. Love how simple, easy yet full of deliciousness this bread is.
April 29, 2016 at 11:22 amAwwww! Thanks Anu! You’re so sweet!
May 2, 2016 at 5:25 pmBananas are perfect for healthy baking! This bread looks so good! Pinned!
April 29, 2016 at 2:23 pmThanks Mira!! And IKR? The perfect way to use up super ripe bananas!
May 2, 2016 at 5:25 pmYUM! I love banana bread. I need to pick up some bananas today so I can bake a batch!
May 4, 2016 at 3:56 pm