What can you do with your overripe bananas? You can make this super easy, gluten-free, vegan banana bread in a mug- all under ten minutes! No oven? No problem! This banana bread bakes in your microwave, and you can eat it without feeling any guilt!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (rinse if using canned)

• 1/4 banana

• 1/4 avocado

• 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds (flax meal)

• 3 tbsp. maple syrup

• 2 tbsp. peanut butter

• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

• 1 tsp. vinegar

• pinch of salt

• sprinkle of ground cloves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place the chickpeas, avocado, banana, flax meal, maple syrup, peanut butter, salt, and cloves into a large, microwave-safe mug or dish.

2. In a separate small bowl, activate the baking soda by adding the vinegar to it.

3. Dump the baking soda mixture into the mug.

4. Blend using a handblender until combined.

5. Bake in your microwave for 3-4 minutes.

6. Decorate with the rest of the banana.

TIPS WHEN MAKING BANANA BREAD:

• You can use any nut or seed butter to make this recipe.

• This cake should be baked for 3-4 minutes, but it may take more time or less, depending on the microwave you are using. Place this banana bread into your microwave for 2:00-2:50 minutes and then check your bread by sticking a toothpick into the middle. If your toothpick comes out moist, put your cake into the microwave for another 15-30 seconds and then check. The toothpick does not have to be completely dry.

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