For years I have raved about the positive effects of very ripe bananas when suffering from digestive upset – the riper the better! When bananas are black (by ‘black’ I mean normal, yellow-skinned bananas that have been left on the counter to ripen until their skin turns black) they are naturally pre-digested, absorption is enhanced, and they are very alkaline. Bananas also contain a type of protein (tryptophan) that the body converts into serotonin, which can generally make you feel happier – it can improve your mood and help you relax. Bananas are also very high in potassium while low in salt, which helps to regulate blood pressure.
That being said, I have never really cared for bananas – especially thick, black, slimy ones! So what better way to consume overly ripe bananas than in banana bread?
I have the most wonderful banana bread recipe which is:
- Specific Carbohydrate Diet “legal”
- dairy-free
- grain-free & gluten-free
- paleo
- free of refined sugars
- super moist
- flavorful
As I have mentioned in other my recipes, it’s best if you can use certified organic ingredients when making this bread.
HAPPY GUT BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Ingredients:
Ingredients:- 4 very ripe bananas (black skinned!)
- 3 tbsp melted olive or coconut oil (if you are looking for a lower-fat option, 1/2 cup apple sauce is a great substitution! You can also use ghee, however it will no longer be dairy-free)
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour (You can make your own, or, make your own sprouted almond flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey (or use 1/4 tsp stevia instead if you want it to be sugar-free)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (170 C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Next add the melted coconut oil (or ghee), eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. If you want your banana bread to have chunks of banana in it, only add half of the bananas at this time. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are completely combined.
- Chop the other two bananas and add, then mix in the walnuts or pecans (if including nuts). If you do not want banana chunks in your bread, add all bananas before this step.
- Bake for 25-30 min, then cover with tented aluminum foil to avoid burning the top of the bread. Make sure you tent the aluminum so it doesn’t touch your bread – we don’t want aluminum leaching into our food!
- Bake for another 25-30 min, or until fully cooked. I always insert a toothpick or knife to check – it will come out clean when ready.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Then enjoy!!
This makes 1 loaf.
As always, I’d love to hear from you if you decide to try this banana bread recipe. Please feel free to comment and share your experiences below!
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JINI
Jini Patel Thompson is an internationally recognized expert on natural healing for digestive diseases. She healed herself from widespread Crohn’s Disease and has remained drug and surgery-free for over 25 years. Jini has appeared on numerous podcast, TV, and radio shows throughout the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, giving people hope and vision for how they can heal their Colitis, Crohn’s, Diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), using entirely natural methods. Her books on natural healing for digestive diseases have sold worldwide in over 80 countries.
By JINI|2023-03-29T13:23:43-08:00April 8th, 2020|
12 Comments
MonikaApril 9, 2020 at 4:24 am - Reply
Super looking for a receipy for a gluten free banana bread for a long time!
Thanks JiniLTYG Team - SavannahApril 9, 2020 at 11:17 am - Reply
Let us know how you like it! =)
Jenea WhiteApril 12, 2020 at 3:03 pm - Reply
Thank you so much. Been looking for a healthy snack.. It’s in the oven now. The mix was delicious so I know the bread will be.
JINIApril 14, 2020 at 10:11 pm - Reply
That’s awesome! Hope you liked it 🙂
WendyApril 20, 2020 at 4:21 am - Reply
I made the banana bread into muffins and added dark chocolate chips walnuts and golden raisins. We can’t stop eating them. Thank you for this delicious recipe.
LTYG Team - SavannahApril 21, 2020 at 10:25 am - Reply
YUM! That sounds amazing! So happy this was a hit with your family. =)
LotusMarch 25, 2022 at 1:25 am - Reply
I have Crohn’s and had two surgeries so far. I like this recipe but I’ve been staying away from fiber for too many years cause it always causes a flare of some degree. So never tried recipes with almond flour. Will sprouting the almonds make it easier to digest the fiber or will it cause a flare all the same and I better stay away from it?
LTYG Team - LinsyApril 1, 2022 at 6:58 am - Reply
Hello! Good question. Fiber can be very problematic for many, including myself. The low residue diet would be very helpful in your case: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/low-fiber-low-residue-diet-for-gut-issues/
With this recipe, Jini does recommend that you can make your own almond flour: https://www.thelittlepine.com/how-to-make-almond-flour/
Or use sprouted: https://www.amodernhomestead.com/make-your-own-homemade-almond-flour/
Spouted can often be easier for many to digest, so you could try that, or to be on the safe side if I was you, I would try a small spoonful of creamy, smooth almond butter and make sure you tolerate almond in a small dose before using it in a recipe.
-Linsy
LotusApril 3, 2022 at 2:34 pm - Reply
Thank you! Really appreciate the recommendations. I’ll try consuming a bit of almond butter then and see if I can tolerate it. Then I might try using the sprouted almond flour in this recipe.
LTYG Team - LinsyApril 4, 2022 at 6:12 am - Reply
That sounds wonderful! Let us know how it goes! 🙂
Libbie K.September 27, 2023 at 7:30 am - Reply
1/4 tsp stevia ? To replace 1/4 cup of honey ? Is that correct ?
ArgentaSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:28 am - Reply
Hi Libbie, yes, that is correct. Compared to honey, stevia has a much more concentrated sweet taste. So you will want to be careful not to add too much. Best!
