Dr Axe's Banana Bread (Gluten Free / Refined Sugar Free / Oil Free)

October 12, 2023

Maple Pecan Blondies

Here’s a blondie recipe that I have made many times! Mine are never as gooey as Gemma’s and that’s probably because I over-bake them. I should keep a better eye on them next time. I like to brown the butter first but it’s not necessary. Enjoy! Maple Pecan Blondies Makes 9-12 servings Original recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking Ingredients ¾ cup butter, melted or browned 1¼ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda I ¼ cups pecans, toasted and chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment. Gemma used 8x8 but I like my bars thinner. Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined. Stir in the pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. They middle should be slightly jiggly but they still taste yummy if yo...

Apparently, today is national banana bread day!

It's the perfect day for me to post this delicious gluten free and refined sugar free banana bread recipe from Dr. Axe. My husband was surprised when I told him there was no flour, sugar, or oil in this recipe. It's really that delicious! It's not vegan since it uses honey and eggs, but if you go to Dr. Axe's original recipe and read the comments, people offer some great suggestions for substitutions.

I divided the batter between 2 loaf pans, but if you want a taller loaf, just use one pan and cook it longer.

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Dr Axe's Banana Bread (Gluten Free / Refined Sugar Free / Oil Free)

Adapted from Dr. Axe

Makes 1 -2 loaves

Ingredients

4 eggs
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup cashew (or other non-dairy) milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon pink salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan (or 2) and line with parchment. I used coconut oil for this.
In a bowl, combine eggs, banana, honey, syrup, milk, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Combine the wet with the dry and stir well. I added walnuts at this point.
Place the batter in the pan(s) and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Bake longer if using only 1 pan. Allow to cool before serving. I thought it tasted even better the next day.