Brownie Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

If brownies and banana bread got together and made a vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free baby, this is what would happen.

Vegan Gluten-Free Brownie Banana Bread

I’ve been in the kitchen on a banana bread kick lately (is there any better way to use sad-looking brown bananas?), but I figured there were enough banana bread recipes on the Internet. Why not spice things up a little? So I present to you moist, chocolatey BROWNIE banana bread.

Vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, oil-free and 100% PCOS-friendly.

Vegan Gluten-Free Brownie Banana Bread

What’s Inside

Black beans are a great source of fiber, protein, and folate. I advise my clients with PCOS to include both fiber and protein in every meal. Folate is particularly critical for women trying to conceive. Black beans can also help manage blood sugar levels which is important for PCOS fighters, pre-diabetics, and diabetics.

The chocolatey factor comes from unsweetened cocoa powder. This may be surprising but cocoa is considered heart-healthy as it may help improve cholesterol levels, insulin resistance and reduce blood pressure. Women with PCOS often have increased LDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.

Very ripe bananas make an excellent sweetener for baking healthy recipes. I often use other sweeteners, too, like apple sauce or dates which could be added if this recipe isn’t sweet enough.

Vegan Gluten-Free Brownie Banana Bread

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups black beans
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup quick or rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup nut milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • crushed almonds for topping

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a food processor.
  2. Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
  3. Pour mixture into the pan carefully.
  4. Top with almonds.
  5. Bake at 350 deg F for 35 minutes, checking periodically with a toothpick.
Vegan Gluten-Free Brownie Banana Bread

This recipe was inspired by my original black bean brownie recipe which can be found here. I opted to replace the oil with almond milk to make this treat even more heart-healthy.

For more healthy sweet treats, check out my vegan ebook for purchase here.

If you make this recipe, tag me on Instagram @dr.dylancutler. I would love to share it with others to inspire healthy baking. Enjoy!

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Author: Dr. Dylan Cutler, Ph.D.

Dr. Dylan Cutler is the founder of Phruitful Dish. She's a holistic health content creator, vegan, athlete, feminist, social activist, and PCOS fighter. She obtained her Ph.D. in obstetrics and gynaecology specializing in PCOS management using nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. She resides in Victoria, Canada on unceded Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories.

8 thoughts on “Brownie Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)”

  2. I am very interested to try this with the black beans. It sounds delish! I love banana bread and brownies 🙂

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