Nutritious Banana Bread Without Flour And Dairy Products

This recipe for a nutritious banana bread is fantastic to make at home for the whole family, because this bread is both easy to make and very healthy. In addition to giving us a lot of energy, this banana bread does not require flour or dairy products, which makes it easier to digest and suitable for everyone.

Is it better to avoid flour?

Most nutritionists  advise against consuming too much flour. This is especially true for refined flour, as it is harmful to the intestines and our long-term health. However, we are happy to  consume whole grain flour ,  not only from wheat, but also other different grains: rye, spelled, buckwheat, etc.

Each rule has its exception. In this case, people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can not eat certain types of flour because their bodies reject it. As a result, they have to turn to other options.

Whether we have or do not have a special condition, everyone should follow a complete and balanced diet. We should aim to balance our portions of protein, fat, fiber and carbohydrates.

Is it better to avoid dairy products?

In the case of dairy products, most people are unaware that, after childhood, we lose an enzyme known as lactase, which is responsible for digesting lactose. As time goes on, we realize that milk does not always go down so well, it gives us acid, or makes us feel bloated. Furthermore, it is even more complicated because these days it is difficult to find good quality natural milk in many countries.

We recommend that you choose other healthier dairy products such as natural yogurt, kefir or ghee (clarified butter). You should also replace milk with alternative milk, both when you want to drink it and for cooking. By doing so, you will prevent feeling heavy, in addition to avoiding stomach problems.

Bananas

Banana is a very special fruit. It has a wonderful, sweet taste and very nutritious properties. In addition, it is very convenient to eat at any time. Although bananas fall into the fruit category, from a nutritional point of view, they share more similarities with carbohydrates such as potatoes or pumpkins.

Bananas have a bad reputation that they are a food that makes us fat, which overweight people should avoid. However, their high sugar content is balanced out by the  high fiber content, which helps the body to use glucose. They also have very little fat.

Health benefits

Below we have made a list of all the health benefits. Bananas will:

• Fight hypertension.
• Give energy and vitality. They are great for children, athletes and people who are physically and intellectually active.
• Promote elimination of fluids, thanks to their potassium content .
• Be great for weight loss diets, thanks to their saturating, diuretic properties and fiber content.

• Be beneficial to the health of the muscular and nervous systems, thanks to the magnesium content contained in them.
• Be useful in relieving digestive diseases such as acid or stomach ulcers.
• Slow down the aging of the brain  and promote good concentration and memory when you eat them.

Recipe: Nutritious banana bread

Ingredients

To make such a nutritious banana bread, we need the following ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 6 very ripe bananas
• 1 cup grated coconut (80 g)
• 1 cup raisins (160 g)
• ½ cup olive, sunflower or coconut oil (100 cc)
• ½ cup of an alternative milk such as oats, coconut, rice, almonds, etc. (100 ml)

• 3 tablespoons honey (90 g)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15 ml)

Preparation

To prepare this simple banana bread, we just need to follow these steps:

• Use a mixer throughout the recipe.
• Before you start making the bread, preheat the oven to 180º C (356º F).
• Beat the three eggs for one minute.
• Add the wet ingredients: oil, alternative milk and vanilla extract. Whisk all the ingredients together.
• Afterwards, mix in the dry ingredients: bananas, grated coconut and honey.
• When everything is mixed together, stir in the raisins and mix well.
• Pour the mixture into a square or rectangular shape and bake it at 180 ° C for 30 or 40 minutes.
• After that time, check to see if the bread is baked on the inside.
• You can decorate the banana bread with shredded coconut, raisins and banana slices.

• A nutritious banana bread like this is also delicious with whipped cream (if you are not lactose intolerant ).