I love banana bread and do already have a pretty good recipe for one (which includes Nutella so obviously it's good) but this one is different.
It's just as yummy, moist and bananery (sure, it's a word) with the exception of being gluten and wheat free, lactose free and refined sugar free. As bananas are already pretty sweet, not much sugar is needed but some added sweetness comes from dates which make it even more delicious and squidgey. I also added in some extra chopped dates for a nice texture. Some chopped walnuts or pecan nuts would also be amazing and add a good crunch to the loaf.
I tried making vegan choc chip cookie a few week back and they were good, but these are much better.
The others, as I said at the time, were more similar to shortbread - more of a 'biscuit' I suppose - than a COOKIE. Now, I really like cookies and when I want a cookie I want cookie. Not a biscuit. These put a smile on my face, brightened up the otherwise gloomy day and were gone in a flash. (I've already made a second batch.)
My avocado addiction is still in full swing, so I made this amazing hummus. It's zesty with lots of lemon juice and made deliciously creamy with the avocado. It would be perfect as a light starter or just as a snack. I had mine with some nice seedy spelt crackers but it would also go really well with warmed pitta or crudité.
Continuing my vegan baking spree today I went for some chocolate brownies. They're similar in texture to my Guiness Brownies - dense and fudgey - you'd never guess they're dairy free, gluten+wheat free and suitable for vegans!
