Healthy Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 4 very ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 1/2 cups oat flour* (see notes)
• 4 teaspoons cardamom powder (or cinnamon)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts of choice (can increase to 1 cup)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Start by mixing your wet ingredients: mash the banana really well, then add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, beaten egg and mix well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients: oat flour, cardamom, baking powder and baking soda.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.

5. 5

   Add in your nuts or chocolate chunks if using.

6. 6

   Using a loaf pan, grease all sides with coconut oil then add parchment paper across the long edge of the pan (so you have it sticking out on either side as "handles" when you want to take it out).

7. 7

   Add the batter in, pat down well and pop in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry.

8. 8

   Allow it to cool, cut and enjoy!