My friend Paige Hunter whipped us some deliciousness in June and made gluten-free banana nut bread. I was just thinking about it a moment ago so I thought I would post her recipe (and get ready to make some myself this weekend).

Thanks so much for this delicious recipe Paige!!!!

Not Your Ordinary, Plain Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¾ Gluten Free Flour (I like Pamela’s brand)

2 eggs

1 tsp Baking Powder

½ tsp Baking Soda

1 cup mashed overripe bananas (approximately two)

½ cup chopped walnuts

Mix ½ cup of coconut oil

½ cup of coconut sugar

¼ cup chopped dates (optional)

1 tsp of vanilla (optional)

A pinch of salt

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, pinch of salt. Add the dates, coconut oil, eggs, bananas, walnuts and vanilla.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F in a greased with coconut oil 9x5x3 loaf pan or until toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.

Insider Notes to the Reader from Paige:

1) No one can tell you are serving gluten-free goodness.

2) This banana nut bread is so moist that at the request of my favorite person, I was asked if I could turn it into his birthday cake with cream cheese icing. Yes, it’s really that good. Besides, I did it for love.

3) Hide this gloriously good loaf from yourself and your family. Trust no nose, the smell is tantalizing! Tighten security around your neighbors and guests.

4) Wisely postpone cutting this loaf of cherub-like goodness until the last possible second.

5) Pictured below in not just a plain ordinary banana nut bread. Don’t let the looks fool you. Inside there’s immaculate goodness. This recipe was crafted with those in mind who want to take a healthier route without sacrificing taste. It’s not meant to become your only source of nutrition. Continue to eat your fresh fruits and veggies.