🍌 Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Prep time: 10 min
Bake time: 45–50 min
Servings: 8–10 slices

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil (melted)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or dark chocolate.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

💡 Tips:

• Use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg) for a plant-based version.
• Add 1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds for extra hormone-supportive fiber.
• Serve with nut butter for a protein boost!

🌱 Hormone-Balancing Notes:

• Walnuts are rich in omega-3s and support brain and hormone health.
• Almond flour + oat flour provide stable energy and fiber, helping regulate blood sugar.
• Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup—no refined sugar.