Garbanzo beans

Flourless chickpea banana bread made with – you guessed it – chickpeas instead of flour! Simply blend the ingredients in a blender for a fluffy, dense, flavorful and delicious banana bread that is grain-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free and healthy!

You knew this was coming, didn’t ya?

It was only a matter of time…

If you’ve been around The Roasted Root a while, you know I have a tendency to make sweet treats using chickpeas or black beans. 

On this week’s edition of bean-infused deliciousness, we’re baking banana bread! No need for flour of any kind! All you need is a can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), and you have a solid foundation for bean bliss.

Highlight Reel:

• Gluten-free, grain-free, flourless
• Dairy-free
• Refined sugar-free
• Lower in fat and sugar than regular banana bread
• Fun and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup

Let’s discuss the details behind this bread.

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