Banana Bread (Gluten, Dairy and Refined-Sugar-Free)

This banana bread recipe is perfect for those who live a gluten and dairy free lifestyle. Using almond meal instead of flour also adds protein, and the LSA and psyllium add fibre. These can lower the glycaemic index of this bread which helps for better blood sugar control and can reduce those pesky sugar cravings! The recipe was created by Jemma, our clinical nutritionist.

Ingredients

Dry:
* 2 cups almond meal
* 1/2 cup LSA
* 1/4 cup psyllium husk
* 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 3-4 dates, diced
* 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Wet:
* 3 ripe bananas, mashed (keep one for decoration)
* 3 eggs
* 1/4 cup almond milk
* 2 tsp coconut oil, melted
* 2-3 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey  


Method
1. Preheat oven to 160°
2. Combine all dry ingredients in one large mixing bowl and all wet ingredients in a seperate bowl. Mix well. 
3. Slowly add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Spoon batter into a cake tin lined with baking paper. Cut left over banana in half and place on top. Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden and cooked through (it’s ready when you insert a knife or skewer and it comes out clean).