Gang I found this amazing recipe from one of my favorite sites: Beaming Baker. This super moist and decadent bread is incredible. Both vegan and gluten free; it lends itself to many variations and pairs well with many foods, making it a great stand alone snack or addition to any meal. I altered it a little changing from walnuts to almonds and using honey instead of maple syrup---still just as delish! Enjoy. Snap a photo and post it below!
http://beamingbaker.com/vegan-chocolate-banana-nut-bread-gluten-free-one-bowl/
INGREDIENTS
3 medium ripe bananas
¼ cup melted coconut oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup (can use alternatives such as raw honey for ACD or leave out)
¼ cup coconut sugar (can use alternatives such as brown sugar or leave out)
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set 5 mins)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups gluten free oat flour
¾ cup almond meal
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds (save some for topping)
1 cup vegan chocolate chips (can use alt. such as non dairy dark chocolate chip)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease pan with coconut oil or parchment paper
- Peel bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Mash bananas until smooth. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), sugar, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated and fairly smooth.
- Add oat flour, almond meal, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain but do not over mix. Add 1/2 of the almonds and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into loaf pan. Add remaining almonds and chocolate chips to the top of the loaf
- Bake for 65-80 minutes. Test for doneness pierce the center of the loaf with a thin knife -- will come out clean when done.
- Set to cool on a cooling rack for 1 hour.
- ENJOY! ( the bread freezes well and makes nice holiday/party treat)