Easy Breezy Banana Bread
A super simple dessert that only requires one bowl and a spatula. So moist, with wholesome ingredients and delicious. And yes, I said no mixer needed. No mess and no fuss baking. This recipe is mostly allergen free with utilizing non-dairy milk and a mix of grain free flours. But you may use your preferred style of ingredients . It is wonderful to create ahead of time for company, breakfast, or a wholesome snack for on-the-go.
If you go bananas for bananas, you are NOT alone. I love bananas and can not go one day without them. There are many benefits of consuming this humble food item. It turns out that this simple food item carries all sorts of mind, body and beauty benefits such as fueling through your workouts, reducing stress levels in the body, to lowering your risk of stroke. They also ease and soothe achy muscles and those leg cramps, reduce eye puffiness and soften your hair while preserving elasticity.
And, don’t FORGET to save those peels too! There are many uses and benefits with those slippery peels.
There’s nothing worse than a need to scratch. If you have a nasty bug bite, poison ivy or rash, rub the inside of the peel directly on the itch to soothe and heal.
Puffy eyes? Rub the peel to the affected area for about 5 minutes until the peel browns. Repeat the process 3x a day for clearer skin in just a few days, beauty gurus say.
Composting. Bananas help to break down quickly and infuse compost with nutrients which helps to make it richer by the time it’s ready to place on your garden.
Those pesky pests! Cut up banana slices and bury them one or two inches underneath the soil at the base near the affected plants.
Attract birds and butterflies. Setting out overripe bananas or peels on your yard will help polinate plants and promote biodiversity.
The original fast food item is better for the skin, it’s nutritious and great for the environment, plus many tasty dishes await for the courageous souls in opening their minds to the many abilities in this humble banana. Below is the tasty treat recipe.
YIELDS: one loaf
INGREDIENTS:
3 bananas, very ripe and medium
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg, pasture raised
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup coconut sugar, or preferred
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup coconut milk, or preferred
1 1/4 cup almond meal
2 1/2 cup oat flour, gluten free
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large bowl, mash the bananas well. Add the next 7 ingredients up until the milk; whisk until well combined. Lastly, add in the flours and stir. Add the chocolate chip; stir.
Place loaf pan in the oven; let bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until knife comes out clean from the center. When ready, should feel firm, crackly and golden brown on the surface.
Let cool completely before slicing. You may serve once cooled or place in an airtight container for up to a few days. for longer storage, freeze and take out to let thaw.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories (one slice) 195; total fat 7g; saturated fat 0.7g; carbohydrates 31g; sugars 16g; sodium 213mg; fiber2.6g and protein 3.3g.