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Banana Peel & Chickpea Cake

This zero waste Banana Peel and Chickpea Cake is packed full of nutritious ingredients. Suitable for those on a gluten-free or vegan diet.

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Item No. REC3182EU
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By Greens of the Stone Age
Total Time
25m
Easy
10
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Ingredients

For the cake

  • 17.5fl. oz cold water
  • 2 tbsp milled chia or flax seed
  • 3.15fl. oz cold water
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 5.25oz chickpea flour (gram/besan flour)
  • 3.5oz ground almonds
  • 4.03oz coconut sugar
  • 1.75oz coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch sea salt
  • 4.2fl. oz nut or oat milk
  • 3 bananas

For the icing

  • 2.8oz coconut butter
  • 2.8fl. oz freshly boiled water
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch sea salt
  • A handful walnut pieces (to decorate)
  • A handful banana chips (to decorate)

Instructions

Step 1
Peel the bananas and remove the woody ends from the peels. Add the peels to the cooking pot along with 500ml cold water.

Step 2
Ensure the pressure valve is set to the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE, HI, and set the time to 8 minutes. Once cooking is complete release the pressure manually.

Step 3
Whilst the banana skins are cooking stir together the milled flax and water and set to one side.

Step 4
Combine the remaining ingredients, except for the nut milk, into a food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides between blends if needed.

Step 5
Add the cooked banana skins and flax mixture and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.

Step 6
Line the base of the Ninja 21.5cm Round Baking Tin then pour in the batter.

Step 7
Insert crisper plate into the unit and close the lid. Select BAKE/ROAST, temperature 170°C, and time to 23 minutes.

Step 8
Allow the unit to pre-heat for 5 minutes then carefully place the cake tin into the unit. Cook for 15-18 minutes then remove from the unit. Leave to cool in tin before turning out.

Step 9
Once the cake is cool blend together the icing ingredients in a bullet style blender and pour on top. Add the decorations if you wish then leave to set in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. Notes: This cake can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator in an airtight container.