Date Nut Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg (1tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp filtered water)
- 1 c ripe mashed bananas
- 1/4 c maple syrup
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 c spelt flour
- 3/4 c oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 c shredded coconut
- 1/2 c soft pitted dates (finely chopped) + more for sprinkling on top
- 1/2 c chopped walnuts + more for sprinkling on top
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with two flaps of parchment paper.
For flax egg, combine 1tbsp ground flaxseed with 2.5tbsp filtered water. Set aside 5 minutes to 'gel.'
In a large bowl, mash bananas and then add in all wet ingredients.
In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients except dates and walnuts.
Add dry to wet and stir till combined.
Fold in dates and walnuts.
Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and top with additional dates and walnuts. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely in pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
This date nut banana bread is loaded with crunchy walnuts, naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, and will make your house smell like a dream! Perfect for breakfast, dessert and everything in between. Vegan, oil free and refined sugar free!
