A fall inspired dessert that is mostly allergen friendly, so moist that it melts in your mouth and packed full of flavor. It has amazing texture of moisture, the natural sweetness of bananas and pumpkin, and the spices that tantalize the taste buds. Not only better for you, but tasty and super simple to whip up in the kitchen.

 

Oat flour is a great alternative to gluten sensitivities. They are technically gluten-free since they aren’t in the whole grain family of wheat, barley or rye category. Most grains contain protein gluten. But oats are oat flour and actually contain avenins. Oats are considered safe, easily digestible for most and less likely to cause negative reactions. So, the good news is as long as it is 100% pure oat flour and not cross contaminated by gluten rich flours, it is a great choice for those avoiding gluten. Below are the wonderful qualities of incorporating oat into your natural clean diet.

 

 

 

 

 

OAT HEALTH BENEFITS

 

 

 

PROMOTES HEART HEALTH:

Consuming fiber rich foods can help prevent heart disease.

 

LOWERS CHOLESTEROL:

Regular consumption of water soluble, viscous forming fiber like these found in oats flours can reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels.

 

DIABETIC FRIENDLY:

Oats help to control blood sugar and cholesterol levels and making it beneficial for diabetics.

 

PROMOTE HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE:

Soluble fiber helps with reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure

 

HIGHLY SATISFYING:

Most likely that the beta-glucan content of oats has a positive impact of feeling full longer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SO now that we know most of the wonderful qualities of this food item that’s beneficial for our overall well being, let’s SCROLL down to this yummy treat.

 

 

 

 

 

SERVES: about 12-15

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups oat flour

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

2 bananas, ripe

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup maple

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

GARNISH:

handful pecans, crushed or chopped

brown sugar, sprinkling

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease loaf pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients; set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine all the wet ingredients. Stir well. Then add in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir until combined. Add the chocolate chips.

Place mixture into the prepared pan and into the oven. Let bake in the middle rack for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and knife comes out fairly clean in the middle.

Let cool completely. You may cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Leftovers can be sliced and frozen for long lasting freshness if desired. Enjoy!

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 95; sodium 111mg; potassium 148mg; total carbohydrates 22g; dietary fiber 2.6g; sugars 7.8g; protein 2.4g; calcium 1%; vitamin C 3% and Iron 5%. Very low in saturated fat, no cholesterol, high in fiber and very high in selenium and vitamin A type of treat.

 

 

 

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