Chickpea Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Combine dry ingredients, except for sugar.
3. 3
   Cream together butter and sugar (easiest if butter is softened to room temperature first).
4. 4
   Separate the eggs, add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients, alternating with mashed banana, to butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Optional: Can also add walnuts, chocolate chips (my fav!), dried cranberries, etc.
7. 7
   Whip the egg whites and gently fold into batter.
8. 8
   Pour into muffin tins, ideally lined.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 18 minutes.
10. 10
    let cool, then serve warm. Can be refrigerated for a few weeks or frozen for up to a few months! Microwave or toast to reheat.
11. 11
    Optional: could also substitute 1/8 cup ground flaxseed for flour.