Say hello to 5-ingredient Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread Cookies that make for the best snack or grab n’ go breakfast. They’re naturally gluten free, flourless, dairy free & refined sugar free. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, nut butter, vanilla, chocolate & crumbled walnuts. What’s not to love?
Every so often, a grand idea pops up… Sometimes they work; sometimes they’re absolute kitchen disasters. This particular idea worked wonderfully; and I think banana bread may just never ever be the same after you try this one!
This particular recipe is inspired by my pretty fierce angel, grandma Jeannnette, who lost a brave battle to this pandemic exactly two weeks ago. She was the indisputable hummus, tahini, and za’atar queen. My Jeannette cooked with such grace and warmth; feeding an army of grandkids each time. Everything she touched just fell into place so perfectly and effortlessly. She will be missed every day; but most importantly- she will be remembered every day. Whenever I step into the kitchen to create; she’s in my heart and thoughts each time. Forever.
Where you even in quarantine if you didn’t bake banana bread? That, my friends, is the obvious question. All jokes aside, banana bread took over the food space like no other recipe coulda, shoulda, woulda. It was virtually everywhere, and I am not mad about it… It’s ubiquitous for multiple reasons: easy pantry staples, everyone’s got spotty bananas they want to save from perdition, and you don’t need to be a seasoned baker to get this one right. ALL you need is basic ingredients; a bowl or two, an oven, and the coffee or tea to go along with it. p.s. this one is a little EXTRA. It involves good old peanut butter- which is perhaps the best sidekick banana bread could ever find! You will love.
OK: as weird as this combo may sound; don’t let that deter you from trying this. You are literally 7 ingredients away from some of the best banana bread of your life. Take it from this banana bread monster (AKA: connoisseur) 😉 I have tried baking brownies with canned chickpeas; but this one is completely different. Like, totally different texture altogether. Say H-E-L-L-O to chickpea (or fava) flour! It’s super affordable and naturally gluten-free. It looks like a light, yellow-ish flour; somewhat similar to cornmeal. It’s not dense nor will your baked goods feel heavy, either.
Dear Banana Bread,
I want you to meet Overnight Oats. Also, you’re my new favorite breakfast!
Picture this: mashed banana, walnuts, and old-fashioned rolled oats covered in the best vanilla almond milk, thick coconut yogurt and left to soften and expand overnight. Right before serving- top with more walnuts, fresh banana slices, a dollop of coconut yogurt, a dash of pure maple or coconut nectar AND dark chocolate chips. Can you handle it?
A one-bowl banana bread recipe with a glossy coating of chocolate that’s gluten, dairy, refined sugar and nut-free so everyone can enjoy it!
A deliciously moist, entirely grain & gluten free banana bread recipe with the wonderful addition of creamy peanut butter & chocolate chips! What’s not to like? P.S. The recipe is embarrassingly easy!
So, are you a muffin or a cupcake person? For me, the answer depends on the time of day you pose the question at. I crave warm muffins for breakfast & cupcakes the rest of the day. Simple enough logic, right? A healthy banana muffin can make for the perfect breakfast to-go, in all seriousness. It’s the ultimate…… Continue reading Paleo Banana Muffins
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