I'm starting a new series called... Banana Bread But Better. I'll be taking my favorite dessert/breakfast food (hehe) and transforming it into a gut and hormone disruptor free baked good! As it is December while I write this and my favorite time of the year... I give you orange gingerbread (banana bread)! Perfect at anytime in your cycle but if I had to pick a time to make it, I'd say luteal thanks to the banana and ginger.
Ingredients:
Makes one loaf
- 2 c gf oats
- 1 banana
- 1/2 c dark maple syrup (regular works too)
- 1/4 c neutral oil
- 1/4 c milk of choice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- juice of 1/2 orange
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash the banana, then add to a large bowl and combine with the maple syrup, oil, milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, and orange juice. Zest the orange and add 2/3 of it to the bowl.
- Blend the oats, then add the oat flour, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl. Mix just to combine.
- Option to add a crumble on top. Combine another 1/4 c oat flour with 1/4 c whole oats, 2 tbsp of oil, the remaining orange zest, and 3 tbsp of coconut sugar or maple syrup. Sprinkle on top of the batter before baking.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Add a dusting of powdered sugar on top if desired.
This was a hit in my family. Orange really brings out the spices. It's honestly hard to believe this loaf has not a single inflammatory ingredient in it. Happy Holidays and ENJOY 🫶