Gluten Free Collagen + Pecan Banana Bread

 We all love a good Banana Bread, but if we are honest, it often has the sugar content of a classic cake. So, we thought we’d share our latest creation of a true banana bread that features our Creamy Vanilla Collagen Powder for an extra boost. Yep, it’s gluten-free and refined sugar-free of course. You can thank us later!

Makes 1 loaf
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Dietary: Gluten-free, protein-rich, refined sugar-free

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup Chief Creamy Vanilla Collagen Protein
• 1 large handful of walnuts + another handful to garnish
• 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 heaped tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
• Pinch sea salt
• 3 eggs, whisked
• 3 overripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup organic ghee, melted (can sub for extra-virgin olive oil)
• 1/4 cup raw honey, or pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C fan-forced and line a loaf tin with baking paper 
   
2. In a large mixing bowl combine almond meal, coconut, collagen, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and baking powder. 
   
3. In a separate mixing bowl combine banana, honey, ghee, and eggs with a fork, Once combined, pour into the dry ingredients, using a wooden spoon to combine. 
   
4. Spoon mixture into a lined loaf tin and garnish with a handful of walnuts. 
   
5. Bake for 45 minutes until cooked through, testing with a skewer rest before removing from the oven. 
   
6. Cool completely before removing from the tin. 
7. Store in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze in individual servings in an airtight container. 

Collagen Protein Benefits:

1. Helps speed up muscle recovery
2. Helps build tendon strength
3. Helps reduce joint pain and improve mobility
4. Improves bone growth and density
5. Supports skin hydration
6. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
7. Supports skin elasticity, thickness and regeneration