This subtly sweet gluten-free bread for those afternoons when you want something sweet without the guilt. It also makes a delicious and easy breakfast. Spread on a little grass fed butter, a little nut butter, some extra fruit or enjoy it alone with a cup of tea. As a nut-free loaf, this is suitable to throw in the children’s lunch boxes too.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
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- 1 C Buckwheat flour For a Paleo version use almond meal
- 1 C Shredded coconut
- 3 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Coconut Oil At room temperature
- 1/4 C Chia seeds Soak in a little water until they gel up - should take about an hour
- 1 pinch Himalayan sea salt
- 1 tsp Baking powder Allergy friendly
- 1 Organic banana Mashed
- 1 tsp Raw honey, stevia or other sweetener Optional. If you want a sweeter loaf
Ingredients
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- Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine until the mixture is thick and a little sticky.
- Pour mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
- Bake in the oven at about 150 degrees C for 30-40 minutes or until it has browned and a knife comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a board or cooling rack.
- Serve warm or store in the fridge wrapped in baking paper. Cut into pieces and wrap individually if freezing.
This recipe is gluten free + wheat free + refined sugar free + low FODMAP (when eaten in moderation) + vegetarian
Always opt for organic ingredients where possibile.
Gluten-free Coconut & Banana Bread is a great afternoon treat and perfect for the children’s lunch boxes too. Image © Skye Gilkeson
Skye is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Fit Traveller. She is a journalist, writer, photographer, intrepid traveller and a former personal trainer with a passion for helping others reach optimal health. As a TV journalist and producer, Skye has worked for household names such as 60 Minutes, Sunrise, TODAY and Nine News. She has also written for Women’s Health, Fodor’s Travel and Yahoo7 Travel, among many others.
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Equally comfortable in a 5-star resort or hiking a far-off mountain, Skye loves the unexpected and enriching life experiences that each trip brings and can often be found in a backstreet chatting to locals with her camera in hand.
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