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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Published May 28, 2014
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gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread
Published May 28, 2014
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If you’re a banana bread lover, you’ll go crazy for this gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread from Love and Zest! Enjoy a warm slice with a touch of butter and glass of milk – or just by itself. It’s that good.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare loaf pan with coconut oil and line with parchment paper.

In large bowl, mix brown sugar, bananas and eggs together. Stir in almond milk, vanilla, allspice, baking soda, baking powder. Slowly incorporate flour until blended completely.

Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 50-55 minutes.

Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 16  |  Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16th of loaf)

Per serving: Calories: 255; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 104mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 2g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 172mg; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 6% 

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Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN is a sports dietitian in Orlando, FL and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies. She writes the food and nutrition blog, Love & Zest, where she shares recipes, life, and nutrition. Connect with her outside of the blog on Pinterest,  Twitter and Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Kristina LaRue.

Original recipe can be found on Love & Zest.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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