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Banana Bread Recipe

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This gluten-free Banana Bread recipe features oat flour and protein powder, delivering a moist and flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas, dairy-free yogurt, and natural sweeteners. It offers a classic version and a spiced Carrot Cake variant with shredded carrots and toasted pecans. Both versions can be topped with an optional dairy-free cream cheese frosting for added richness.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Base

  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup peanut butter, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder (Truvani recommended)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 large overripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup thick dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Optional Frosting

  • 1/2 cup dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Carrot Cake Version

  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots (lightly packed)
  • 1/4 cup thick dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp Nielsen-Massey vanilla paste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Carrot Cake Frosting

  • 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese (such as Kite Hill or Violife)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp Nielsen-Massey vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly, then add the dairy-free yogurt, melted coconut or avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Batters: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring carefully until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of dairy-free milk to adjust consistency. For the carrot cake version, fold in shredded carrots and chopped toasted pecans evenly.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake the classic banana bread for about 48 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For the carrot cake version, bake for approximately 50 minutes or until clean when tested with a toothpick.
  6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  7. Optional Frosting: For frosting, mix dairy-free cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over cooled banana bread. For the carrot cake version, mix dairy-free cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of sea salt to make frosting and apply once the bread has cooled.

Notes

  • Overripe bananas help create a naturally sweet and moist bread.
  • You can substitute the protein powder flavor depending on your preference (peanut butter, vanilla, or chocolate).
  • Ensure to use gluten-free oat flour to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • If the batter is too thick, adjust with a small amount of dairy-free milk to reach the desired consistency.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easier removal of the banana bread from the pan.
  • The optional frosting is dairy-free and pairs well with both banana bread and carrot cake versions.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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