{"id":4970,"date":"2024-12-09T03:54:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T03:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studiojay.co\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2024-12-09T04:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T04:00:58","slug":"hearty-oat-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-gf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studiojay.co\/?p=4970","title":{"rendered":"Hearty Oat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (GF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After going on the Paleo diet for a year, I was excited to try oatmeal\/oats again. Before Paleo, I would eat oatmeal for breakfast regularly so I missed it very much. I worked on developing a Paleo banana bread recipe for quite sometime, which I will share. However, I am especially proud of this gluten free version because it has a lovely texture with the added oats\/oat flour and I prefer it to the Paleo version. My goal was to use only fruit to sweeten and of course ripe bananas are already sweet, but I wanted a little more. That is where dates come in. Dates are one of my favorite snacks (especially stuffed dates) and nature’s caramels. I found that if I turn them into a date paste and add that to the mixture, it adds sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the banana. Of course I had to add chocolate chips for the perfect bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are gluten free or if you are looking for a “healthier” banana bread alternative, this is your recipe! Along with flavor, nutritious ingredients are always a huge factor when I am concocting my recipes. That is exactly why I used a combo of oat flour\/oats, almond flour and flaxseed for the bulk of the loaf. Oat flour is higher in protein than other flours and has added fiber for digestion. Almond flour is a great addition with minerals like Vitamin E, magnesium and fiber. Finally, flaxseed is full of omega-3 fatty acids to support overall health. It’s always a great feeling to satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients you’ll need for this hearty oat banana bread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n