Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (gluten free!)
Beautiful & nutritious chickpea flour banana bread packed with protein & fiber for the perfect breakfast or snack. This gluten free chickpea flour banana bread is also nut free, dairy free and naturally sweetened! Enjoy with chocolate chips or your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
- Wet ingredients
- 3 medium overripe bananas
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine bananas, honey/pure maple syrup, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined and creamy.
- 4
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in any of the optional add-ins to create your own version of this delicious bread. I highly recommend chocolate chips and/or nuts!
- 5
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 40-55 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean.
- 6
Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert, remove bread from pan and place back on wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 12 slices.