Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

ground flax seeds

6 tbsp

water

2 cups

gluten free flour blend ((I use Bob's Red Mill, see note below))

2/3 cup

coconut sugar

3 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 cup

unsweetened, plain applesauce ((see note below))

1 1/2 cups

pureed bananas ((approximately 4 medium bananas or 5 small))

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips (optional) ((see note about below))