Quinoa Flour Banana Bread

Being in my second, and final week of spring break from school I've had A LOT of time on my hands. I had some brown bananas sitting around the kitchen, that caught my eye EVERY time I walked by, but I kept putting off baking with them because I couldn't decide on what to make. (Hi, Ms. Indecisive here) Along with being indecisive, having to go to the grocery store to buy ingredients for a specific recipe really kills my motivation for baking. Don't get me wrong, I love baking, but I also like saving money where I can. SO, I did what I do best, and looked around my kitchen for what I do have. Brown bananas, a big bag of quinoa flour in the cupboard, oil, sugar. So, gluten free banana bread it was! This recipe is simple, delicious, and a great way to use up any bananas you've had trouble eating fast enough! You can certainly spice this up with some fun additions like dark chocolate chips, or pecans! 

It made me smile when I sent my mom a picture of my banana bread, her response being "YUM, look what I made", and attached was a picture of HER banana bread she made that same day. She is currently on vacation visiting my Dad, who has been taking care of my grandma in California. It's funny, and comforting to know you still can be together, even when you are miles apart.

This bread was dense, yet moist. Perfect for breakfast, or simply an on the go snack. I love mine toasted slightly, and then topped with a little nut butter. The quinoa flour provides you with that little bit of protein you need to stay satisfied. In 1/4 cup of quinoa flour there is 5g of plant based protein! 

Quinoa Flour Banana Bread

Serves: 5

Prep time: 10 minutes

Bake time: 30-40 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

1-2/3 cup quinoa flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 large egg

3/4 cup mashed VERY ripe bananas

1/3 cup hemp milk (can use real milk, or another milk substitute; almond milk, cashew milk)

1/2 cup coconut sugar (can use cane sugar)

1/4 cup coconut oil warmer, or unsalted butter

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8- by 4- inch glass or ceramic loaf pan. Combine dry quinoa flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Combine egg, mashed banana, milk, coconut sugar, and oil in a medium bowl. Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix thoroughly. (if adding chocolate or pecans, fold those in now). Using rubber spatula, scrape all batter out of bowl into greased loaf pan, making sure it reaches all four corners of pan. Option to top with banana slices. Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.  ENJOY!

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