OMG Gluten Free Banana Bread
Little daylight, sloppy roads, no more fun holidays in the near future… the February Dolldrums are here. This time of year always makes me crave carbohydrates. Carbs release seratonin, which is one of the brain chemicals that help us feel relaxed and happy. We can get in trouble with our carbs- the non-nutritious ones can mess with our blood sugar and our energy levels, and make us feel even more sluggish. They can be hard to digest, too, which saps our energy even further. But OH, there is something to be said for a decadent baked good, just coming out of the oven. Comforting, melty, decadent…. so where’s the balance?
Well, here’s a recipe that I just took out of my own oven. My kids love it, and we all feel better for it. Give it a try, and enjoy!
OMG Gluten Free Banana Bread
1 and 1/2 cups of gluten free flour mix (available at the better whole foods grocery stores, these blends usually contain rice, potato and sorghum flours)
1 and 1/2 cups gluten free oat bran (Processed in a gluten free facility, the bran provides the fibre you need to help metabolize carbs in a healthy way)
1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup best quality dark chocolate chips
pinch sea salt
1 cup (or less) of Sucanat, a natural, better for you sweetener
2 over ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup coconut or grapeseed oil, organic, extra virgin, cold pressed
2 large free range eggs. beaten
dash of almond mylk or organic milk to moisten
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly coat a glass or ceramic loaf pan in organic butter or coconut oil. Set aside.
Mix dry ingredients together and set aside.
Mix wet ingredients together in a larger bowl, and then mix in dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined, pour into loaf pan.
Pop into oven for about 65-80 minutes. Cook until lightly browned, and until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool…. a bit…. and enjoy!!!