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Banana Walnut Bread (Dairy-Free)

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As much as I love cookies and cakes, the one thing that I find much harder to resist are sweet breads – namely zucchini, pumpkin, carrot, and most of all banana bread! My mom came upon this super simple banana bread recipe from Dr. Weil and I had to try it out with modifications, of course.

The original recipe called for whole wheat flour and canola oil. I prefer gluten free desserts and avoid canola oil altogether. Found it very challenging to find the right ingredients when baking to get the same consistency, texture and taste. After a few attempts, I found spelt flour and avocado oil as substitutes that gave a similar texture and taste. I used semi ripe bananas and raw honey for a sweetness that wasn’t too overpowering. Overall making a delicious banana walnut bread that satisfied my sweet tooth.

Check it out and let me know what you think. Enjoy…in moderation! 😉

 

SERVINGS: 8 – 10 slices           PREP TIME: 10 minutes         READY TO ENJOY: 40 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 semi ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1 1/2 cups spelt flour (I love Bob’s Red Mill Organic Spelt Flour)
  • 3/4 raw organic walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly oil loaf pan.
  3. Mash bananas and mix with honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in spelt flour, baking soda, salt, and walnuts.
  5. Spoon into loaf pan, spreading evenly and flat.
  6. Top with handful of walnuts.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes or until center is set.
  8. Remove from oven. Cool for 10 minutes. Lightly carve around loaf with butter knife to separate from pan. Flip loaf over to gently remove. Voila and enjoy!!

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Mini Cocoa Matcha Cake (Gluten + Dairy Free)

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If you are craving a sweet treat but don’t feel like spending time baking or getting a store bought cake, then this is the recipe for you. This is instant dessert gratification in less than 5 minutes. I was so surprised how spongey and light this was that I felt zero guilt indulging it. I hope you will too!

SERVINGS: 1      PREP TIME: 3 MINUTES    COOK TIME: 90 SECONDS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 Tbs almond flour
  • 1 tspn matcha
  • 1 Tbs cacao powder (my fave is from Navitas)
  • 1 Tbs coconut or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbs real maple syrup
  • 1/4 tspn vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tspn baking soda
  • 1/8 salt
  • 1 large egg
  • sliced strawberries (or your fave berries)
  • coconut flakes, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In measuring cup, combine almond flour, matcha, cacao powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  2. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and egg and whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Lightly brush 6oz mug with coconut oil the pour mixture in.
  4. Place mug in the center of your microwave and cook for 90 seconds. Insert toothpick in the center. If clean when removed, then it’s ready.
  5. With a butter knife or mini spatula, gently separate cake from the mug. Slowly flip mug onto plate to remove cake.
  6. Place right side up, garnish with coconut flakes and strawberries.
  7. Voila and enjoy! 🙂

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Almond Butter Overnight Oats (Gluten + Dairy Free)

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One of the easiest recipes ever…and so decadent and delicious. I usually break my fast with a more savory meal (eggs, sweet potato latkes, quinoa fritters, etc) so I prefer to enjoy this as a late afternoon pick me up or as a post workout snack. Also makes for an amazing dessert. Rolled oats are more commonly used but I actually prefer the texture and crunch of steel cut oats. Try both and enjoy!!

SERVINGS: 1     PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES      READY TO EAT: 6-12 HOURS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats (rolled or steel cut)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened oat milk
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp real maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp raw chunky almond butter
  • coconut flakes to garnish

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix oat milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and almond butter in mason jar.
  2. Stir in oats. Press down oats completely so they are all soaked in milk.
  3. Cover with lid and seal completely. Place in refrigerator for minimum 6 hours (rolled oats), longer for steel cut oats.
  4. Garnish with your favorite fruits when ready to eat.

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