More allergy free baking with coconut flour

Success number one with coconut flour baking was enough of a confidence boost to encourage me to try again.  So I did.  This time with a few of the super ripe bananas we had on hand. 

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Success number two!

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Because the bananas were almost entirely brown I didn’t think much sugar was necessary and I was right!  This bread is sweet in a way that doesn’t taste “healthy”. 

I loved it.  And so did P.  I think it’s going to be the recipe I use for his birthday cupcakes.  Can you believe it’s almost 1 year??? 

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I did add molasses to add some flavor and a touch of sweetness since I was only using a mere 1 tbsp of maple syrup.  Feel free to use another liquid sweetener if you want (ie honey, agave).

Coconut Flour Banana Molasses Bread [dairy free, grain free, wheat/gluten free, nut free, FODMAPs friendly]

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • pinch of salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine wet ingredients (first 6 listed) in one bowl, mix well.  Then add in the rest of the ingredients.

Pour into large greased loaf pan. 

Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).

*The large loaf pan seemed too big when I poured the batter in, but it expanded and ended up being a good fit.  It’s too small for a mini loaf pan, but could probably use a bit more batter to fill out a large one, so prepare to have a more squat loaf.  I didn’t care about this because it still tasted good.  Alternatively, you could pour the batter into muffin tins.  Baking time will need to be reduced significantly (I’d start with 25-30 minutes).

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I’m getting the hang of this super absorbent flour…and the texture and flavor are preferable to other GF baked goods which can be a little bland or dry if significant amounts of sweetener or oil or egg aren’t added.

I thought this loaf was nice because it only used a minimal amount of coconut oil and eggs.  Lots of grain free type breads call for 6-8 eggs and that’s just insane to me. 

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I’d rather eat my eggs on the side.  🙂

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Comments (18)

  1. Stacy

    This looks awesome. Approx how many slices/servings does it make?

  2. Elise (Post author)

    I can’t really remember. Maybe 10 (?) slices (w size in photo shown).

  3. Beth

    you do okay with the high fodmap molasses?

  4. Danielle R

    I like this recipe! I think I will make mini muffins for my little guy. He eats eggs, but I do not. I think he would goggle them down!

  5. Alexis @ Hummusapien

    I’m so with you—I much prefer some runny yolks on the side for dipping as opposed to throwing a whole carton in the batch. Once my bananas brown up, I’m totally making this!!

  6. Alexis @ Hummusapien

    One question–did you mix in the coconut oil as a solid or did you melt it first?

  7. Red Deception

    Yum! I have a recipe somewhere for a gluten-free, vegan banana muffin that’s the bomb – no allergens! If I can remember it in my mind, I think I’ll need to post it again!

  8. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats

    looks good! Still haven’t made any quick bread… haha I think you need to do it once or twice for it to be easy and turn into a habit!

  9. Laura

    No pictures of my nephew?? unacceptable 🙂

  10. Elise (Post author)

    my bad!

  11. Elise (Post author)

    yes please!

  12. Elise (Post author)

    melted it first.

  13. Livi

    yum! I haven’t tried coconut flour yet, but now I really want to!

  14. Ttrockwood

    Yay!! Another success! So awesome that P likes it too 🙂
    My sister has similar dietary issues and has been raving about these pancakes with coconut flour- nearly the same ingredients as your loaf:
    http://nomnompaleo.com/post/9199871590/cinnamon-and-coconut-pancakes

  15. Marlena

    is it 3 tbsp of melted coconut oil or solid coconut oil?

  16. Beth

    not sure why you always ignore my comments and emails in the past. 🙁 I’m taking it personally. Oh well.

  17. colleen

    it is in the oven right now. I hope it turns out. by bananas were a bit cold and the oil got a bit solid in some spots. fingers crossed.

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