Nothing brings on that cozy feeling more than a slice of tasty Banana Bread. Whether you are new to making banana bread, or you're on your 20th loaf, try this recipe for a gluten-free and vegan alternative.

Protein Buckwheat Banana Bread 
(Recipe makes one loaf)
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Ingredients

◻︎ 4 medium-sized ripe bananas, mashed
◻︎ 2/3 cup buckwheat flour
◻︎ 2/3 cup almond meal
◻︎ 1/3 cup maple syrup or raw honey
◻︎ 1/3 cup coconut or olive oil
◻︎ 2 eggs
◻︎ 2 tsp cinnamon
◻︎ 2 tsp baking powder
◻︎ 1/4 cup protein powder of your choice (whey, hemp, pea etc.)
◻︎ 1/4 cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, coconut etc.)

Directions 

Step 1: Grease and line a standard size loaf tin. Preheat oven to 350F/180C.

Step 2: Whisk together eggs, maple syrup and oil until well combined. Then fold through a mashed banana.

Step 3: Add buckwheat flour, almond meal, cinnamon, baking powder and protein powder and mix until just combined then fold in milk.

Step 4: Pour batter into a lined loaf tin and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool down in the tin for 1 hour before transferring to wire rack. Slice and keep in an airtight container in the fridge.

Enjoy!