Grain Free Banana Bread

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grain Free Banana Bread
90 min.
12
213kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your breakfast game with a delicious and wholesome treat? Our Grain Free Banana Bread is not just another banana bread recipe; it's a guilt-free indulgence that perfectly balances flavors and nutrition. Made with simple and natural ingredients, this delightful loaf is both vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a tasty morning meal, a delightful brunch, or a satisfying dessert.

This recipe features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich texture of almond flour, creating a moist and tender bread that's packed with flavor. By incorporating chickpeas, you not only add a unique twist but also boost the protein content, making this banana bread a great option for fueling your day. Plus, the addition of warm spices like ground cinnamon and fresh ginger brings an inviting aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

In just 90 minutes, you can bake a loaf that serves 12 people, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven, toasted with a smear of almond butter, or simply on its own, this Grain Free Banana Bread is sure to impress. Ready to bake? Let’s dive into this nutritious and delicious recipe that proves you can have comfort food without the grains!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almond flour 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  •  bananas ripe
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed canned (garbanzo beans)
  • 0.5 cup dates pitted chopped
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 1 large loaf pan.
  2. Blend bananas, chickpeas, butter, dates, almond flour, honey, eggs, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a blender or food processor until batter is smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein9.25%
Fat49.14%
Carbs41.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.45
Glycemic Load
9.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8821739010189%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Catechin
1.8mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.84kcal
10.64%
Fat:12.19g
18.76%
Saturated Fat:5.59g
34.95%
Carbohydrates:23.23g
7.74%
Net Carbohydrates:19.81g
7.2%
Sugar:13.55g
15.06%
Cholesterol:74.9mg
24.97%
Sodium:417.47mg
18.15%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:5.16g
10.33%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.3%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.68%
Fiber:3.42g
13.67%
Selenium:5.85µg
8.36%
Phosphorus:70.41mg
7.04%
Vitamin A:340.86IU
6.82%
Potassium:224.93mg
6.43%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.13%
Iron:1.06mg
5.87%
Folate:23.27µg
5.82%
Magnesium:22.47mg
5.62%
Copper:0.1mg
5.21%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.82%
Calcium:38.8mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.49%
Vitamin C:2.68mg
3.24%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.74%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.44%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.01%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.74%
Vitamin K:1.07µg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes