Chickpea Banana Bread with Dates and Walnuts
Chickpea Banana Bread with Dates and Walnuts - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
8
15 minutes
50 minutes
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American
breads
This Chickpea Banana Bread is a deliciously unique twist on traditional banana bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dates with the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas and the crunch of walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this easy-to-make recipe highlights wholesome ingredients while delivering a moist and flavorful loaf. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a healthy treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, mashed
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, bananas, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the chopped dates, walnuts, and flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.