Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-Free, High-Protein)

This chickpea flour banana bread is vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, and packed with protein. Made with bananas, dates, and tahini, it's healthy, delicious, and easy to make for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Oil of choice and parchment paper for preparing the pan
  • 2 c very ripe, mashed bananas (about 3 very large or 4 medium)
  • ½ c tahini
  • 1 c date sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ c chickpea flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ c chopped walnuts
  • ¼ c chopped dates

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a loaf pan, then line it with a parchment paper sling for easy removal.
  2. Mash and measure the bananas.
  3. Combine the mashed bananas, tahini, date sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, combine and mix the chickpea flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.
  6. Stir in the chopped walnuts and dates.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 60–70 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool completely before removing it from the pan and slicing.