By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey

Teff is a nutritious protein rich gluten-free grain which is now becoming readily available. This is a fabulous recipe for a nutrient rich bread alternative too. You can slice this bread and freeze it for up to 3 months too. Delicious served with a little nut butter and perfect for breakfast or pick me up snack.

(makes 1 loaf, 10 slices)

Ingredients:
100g chopped pitted dates
125ml boiling water
1 banana
50g coconut oil, melted
200g teff flour
30g cocoa powder
2 tbsp pysllium husk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seed soaked in 3 tbsp water for 5 minutes

Method:
Place the dates in the boiling water and soak for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180C, gas mark 4. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

Place the dates and the soaking liquid in a food processor with the banana and coconut oil, and process to form a sticky paste. Add the remaining ingredients and process to combine. Spoon the batter into the loaf tin.

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for approximately 10 minutes. Remove then place on a wire rack to cool completely.

About Christine Bailey
Christine is an award-winning nutritionist, chef and author. With a passion for creating delicious nourishing recipes, Christine has a reputation for transforming people’s health and love of real food. As well as seeing clients and writing for national press,  Christine runs ‘Nourish’ cookery classes including popular hands-on days for children. Christine is an inspiring nutritional chef well known for her engaging style and enthusiasm.

Christine is the author of numerous health and recipe books including ebooks on paleo eating and gluten-free recipes. Her books include her popular Supercharged Juices and Smoothies, The Juice Diet Book, The Raw Food Diet Book and Eat to Get Younger. Christine has particular specialisms in paleo diets, allergy free cooking, digestive health, coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions, allergies, healthy ageing and weight loss.

For more information visit her website www.christinebailey.co.uk or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.