Gingerbread-Tahini Banana Bread takes classic holiday flavors into new sweet realms. This gluten free gingerbread recipe is filled with heart-healthy fats and good-for-you nutrients for the ultimate seasonal breakfast.
1cupthoroughly mashed ripe banana(about 3 small or 2 large spotted bananas)
2large eggs
1/3cuptahini, well-stirred(such as Soom Foods brand)
1/4cupmolasses
1/4cuppure maple syrup
3Tbsp.melted and cooled butter or coconut oil
1tsp.vanilla extract
1 1/4cupalmond flour
1/2cupoat flour
1Tbsp.pumpkin pie spice
1tsp.ground ginger
1tsp.baking powder
1/2tsp.baking soda
1/2tsp.kosher salt
Maple Glaze (optional)
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1Tbsp.pure maple syrup
1Tbsp.milk of choice
2tsp.melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, eggs, tahini, molasses, maple syrup, butter or oil, and vanilla; whisk well to combine.
Add almond flour, oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined.Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake loaf for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and let cool completely (at least 1 hour).
If you choose to make the glaze, whisk the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl, and drizzle over the bread right before serving.
Notes
*Nutrition information does not include optional maple glaze.
To Store: Store bread at room temperature in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. After 4 days, loaf can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 more days.
To Freeze: Freeze leftover bread in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.