Gluten Free Vegan Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup oat flour (made from old fashioned oats)
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • ⅓ cup soya yoghurt (soya has more protein which helps with the bread/cake texture)
  • 2 flax eggs (check notes)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground green cardamom
  • ½ tsp dry ground ginger (optional)
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar (you can use other sugar but they are more refined form of sugar)
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup grated carrots (coarse)
  • ½ cup dark vegan chocolate chip

 

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade or 400 deg Fahrenheit. Later change the temperature to 18 degrees. 
  • In a medium sized bowl, add all the dry ingredients and with the help of a whisk, stir everything well. 
  • To a large bowl, add the bananas and mash them well. Now add the liquid ingredients into the bowl and stir using a spatula. 
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients in the wet ingredients bowl and fold everything well. Except the walnuts, carrots and chocolate chips. 
  • Once combined, sprinkle the walnuts and carrots. Fold in gently. 
  • Prepare a bread baking mould by lining it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the mould. Spread evenly with the help of a spatula. 
  • Place the chocolate chip cookies on top. Bake in the oven for 40-45 min or until the inserted knife in the middle of the bread comes out clean. Place some more chocolate chip on top. It’s a much healthier alternative to shop bought desserts and cakes. 
  • Goes very well with rooibos tea or as a sweet snack. It’s definitely an indulgence so enjoy baking this during special times like now, Christmas or New Years. It’s better than store bought, overtly sweet and fat laden sweets and candies.

Chef’s Tip 

1 Flax egg- 1 tbsp ground flax mixed with 3 tbsp water. Leave for 5 min

Place some more chocolate chip on top. It’s a much healthier alternative to shop bought desserts and cakes.

Goes very well with rooibos tea or as a sweet snack. It’s definitely an indulgence so enjoy baking this during special times like now, Christmas or New Years. It’s better than store bought, overtly sweet and fat laden sweets and candies.

Would you also try our comforting Risotto recipe?  Here is the link https://nurtureyourselfnow.com/green-light-risotto/”  Its a surprising way to add greens in your meals. Give a try!

 

Disclaimer: Always consult your GP/PHYSICIANS. This article is no way giving you any medical recommendations or asking you to override your doctor’s advice. Nurture Yourself is not responsible for any health issues you may have or develop in future.