Need that weekend sugar fix but want to stay healthy? I’ve got you covered with this Walnut Brownie Bread! Vegan AND gluten-free, this decadent bread is a dessert without any refined sugars or added oils. This is one of my more highly requested dishes 😁💚🌱 Dig in with a spoon and pair it with your favorite vegan ice cream! Best of all: it’s easy! Check it out below 👇

Gluten-free Walnut Brownie Bread

• 3 medium bananas, dark and overripe
• 4 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter (or almond butter sub. for peanut allergy)
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened 100% cacao powder
• 1/2 cup raw chopped walnuts
• Olive oil cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a wide strip of parchment paper into a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan and spray evenly with a small amount of cooking spray.
2. Peel and mash bananas with a fork in a large bowl until smooth. Add applesauce and peanut butter, then mix to combine. (You can use a hand mixer for quicker results.)
3. Add coconut flour, vanilla extract, baking soda, cacao powder, and salt to the bowl and mix to combine.
4. Smooth down the mixture evenly into the loaf pan and top with chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Once finished baking, let rest for at least 30 minutes before carefully removing bread from the pan. This is more like a cake and is best enjoyed with a spoon – Enjoy!

My household may or may not have just finished off one of these bad boys: okay, that’s a definite! 😅 It is a great dish to gift to anyone in your life that requires gluten-free foods in their diet or those who want to enjoy desserts without excessive sugars. If you have nut allergies, you can omit the peanut butter and walnuts – it will still turn out delicious! Customize it as you see fit. Have a lovely day! 💚