Egg-free, Dairy-free Banana Bread Full of Goodness!

Submitted by Lurker on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 00:05

Summary

Yield
Source	Inspired by recipes in the cookbook "La Dolce Vegan" by Sarah Kramer
Prep Time	1 hour
Approximate Cost	$2.50 - $5.00
Recipe Category	Heart Healthy

Description

A soft, muffin-like loaf with healthy flour, almond milk, and full of nuts, seeds and goodies. You'd never guess it's good for your heart, health, digestion and blood sugar!

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
1⁄2 c plain almond milk (or soy or rice)
1⁄3 c oil
2⁄3 c brown rice syrup (if unavailable use sucanat or natural sugar)
1⁄2 t each of salt, cinnamon, allspice and powdered ginger
1⁄4 c each of raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed, carob chips and chopped prunes (or raisins)
1 T vanilla extract
1⁄4 c barley flour (if unavailable use spelt or whole wheat)
1 t each baking powder and baking soda

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash the bananas and blend with 'milk, oil, vanilla, and brown rice syrup if using. Stir in all the seeds, carob chips and raisins or prunes. In a small bowl combine flour, sugar if using, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir into the banana mixture without over-mixing. (If using sugar instead of syrup you might need a little more 'milk.)

Pour into a lightly oiled loaf pan and bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes (check if a knife inserted in the center comes out dry). Serve warm, sliced thick with your favourite spread, and a cup of chai tea!