The Best Vegan And Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 5 Medjool dates 
• 1/2 cup water 
• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 cups gluten free oats
• 3 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• Vegan chocolate chips (I used the brand Hu Kitchen)
• Drizzle of maple syrup

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blend the dates and water in a high speed blender.
3. Add the bananas, oats, almond butter, and vanilla extract and blend until you have a smooth consistency.
4. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it.
5. Add chocolate chips, banana slices, and a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. 

Recipe adapted from Caroline Diesler’s Vegan Reset.