This gluten-free and grain-free banana bread gets an extra boost of protein and fiber thanks to the secret ingredient of chickpeas.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
190 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 1 large loaf pan.
Step 2
Blend bananas, chickpeas, butter, dates, almond flour, honey, eggs, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a blender or food processor until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
¼ cup honey
½ cup chopped pitted dates
3 ripe bananas
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup almond flour
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
