Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

This gluten free chai banana bread is a wholesome rendition of traditional banana bread. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil, protein-packed quinoa flakes and almond flour, raw honey, and Greek yogurt. This delicious, healthy banana bread is so crumbly and moist, you’ll forget it’s gluten free.

The two star ingredients in this chai spiced bread are the almond flour and the chai spice. Almond flour – essentially finely ground almonds, is an excellent substitute for refined flour since it helps maintain the chewy texture of baked goods, and it also adds a rich nutty flavour to this banana bread. As for the chai spice, it goes without saying that it adds a deep earthy flavour and a hint of spice, which makes this banana bread stand out from the rest.

Homemade Chai Spice
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp.ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves

This banana bread is moist, dense, rich, buttery, sweet and was a hit with the entire family. It pairs well with my morning espresso, and my husband dips his into a hot cup of tea. as for the kids, they devour it by the handful!

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If you try this recipe (and love it!) be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram with #bitesforfoodies so I can see your creation!

Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

2014-03-27
: 1 loaf
: 5 min
: 40 min

This gluten free chai banana bread is a wholesome rendition of traditional banana bread. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil, protein-packed quinoa flakes and almond flour, raw honey, and Greek yogurt. This delicious, healthy banana bread is so crumbly and moist, you’ll forget it’s gluten free. The two star ingredients in this chai spiced […]

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Ingredients
    1/4 cup coconut oil, melted  
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 2 large organic eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup), mashed
  • 1/2 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbs. pure vanilla
  • 2 tsp. homemade chai spice blend
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/3 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 tsp. ground flax (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt (optional)
Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients together until smooth and combined.

Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Pour the batter into a 5 by 9 inch loaf pan, lined with parchment paper and lightly greased. Cook for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.

Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

Once cooled, garnish with icing sugar, if desired. Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread

 

4 thoughts on “Gluten Free Chai Banana Bread”

  • monica 11 years ago

    Lisa this looks AMAZING! I’ve been meaning to try going gluten-free – it is supposed to help with migraines, thyroid disease and tons of other stuff that I have. I need to muster up the determination!!! Thanks for another yummy recipe.

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 11 years ago

      I’ve also heard it really helps with migraines (among other things!). There are so many delicious recipes and products out there that make the switch so much easier these days!

  • This looks oh-so-good. Thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 11 years ago

      Do you eat gluten-free Tami?! It’s a VERY tasty option instead of regular banana bread…it really is just as buttery and sweet!!

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