Gluten Free Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread

Oh, this Banana Bread is just so moist, yummy and truly satisfying.  All this without Gluten/Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Peanuts, Soy and Corn.  How can you go wrong?  We enjoyed this sliced with a nice cold glass of almond milk

Gluten Free Vegan Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread

Yields 1 loaf
Gluten Free ● Egg Free ● Dairy Free ● Soy Free ● Casein Free ● Vegan

2 cups  Wholesome Chow's All-Purpose Baking Mix
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Clove
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted (or other oil of choice)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Applesauce
3 Bananas, very ripe
2 tsp Flaxmeal
1/2 cup Water
3/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan
2. Combine the flour mix, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine the water and flaxmeal in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
4. In a medium sized bowl, mash the banana and add the maple syrup and vanilla extract.  Stir to combine.
5.  Add the flax-water mixture and the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon to until well combined, about 30 seconds.
6.  Add the chocolate chips and stir for another 10 seconds.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Then turn out onto a cooling rack and let cool for another 20 minutes.
9.  Slice and enjoy!  Loaf will remain tasty for up to 4 days if kept in a seal container or wrapped in foil or plastic wrap.