I’ve been experimenting a bit with coconut flour, trying to come up with grain-free versions of usually-grainful baked goods. One thing I’m trying to perfect is a brownie, which this isn’t… but this came out of that experimentation. It’s a delicious banana bread with chocolatey undertones, great by itself or with butter spread over it. It’s not too sweet, which is nice, and I’m sure it’d be fantastic with chopped nuts in it or sprinkled on top.
Set your oven to preheat for 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
If you’d like, you can fold in nuts at this point.
Oil a 8″ or 9″ baking pan with coconut oil or butter, and pour in the batter.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean.
Cool, then slice (this slices SO nicely… perfect cuts).
Enjoy plain or smothered with butter, or try topping it with some almond butter.
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
Made this today and it turned out perfect. Has a nice dark chocolate taste so it feels like a treat without being overboard.
I use the same recipe, except I use raspberries instead of a banana, it makes it more moist. Lovely site.
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How neat! Someone else sent me a link for black bean brownies recently… but I don't eat beans, so I guess someone else will have to tell me how the recipe is.
Excellent! I hope she likes them.
But… sorry she's not a fan of you. Maybe the banana bread will change her mind?
Thx! My MIL has celiac disease and I'm always looking for good stuff to make her (even if she doesnt like me!!!)
Have you checked out 101cookbooks.com? Most of her stuff is super-healthy, and often gluten-free. This recipe is for black bean brownies, and it may be up your alley: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/amazing-bl… (She has other brownie recipes, but I think this is the healthiest). Goes to show you can put some crazy stuff into baked goods to make it work.