Gluten Free Banana Bread Pudding (the easy way)

This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, lactose-free, casein-free, peanut free, tree nut free, egg free, and soy free.

I just made this up the other day because there were some beyond ripe bananas in my kitchen. I had no canola oil to make a banana muffin. So I thought "well, I'll wing it and see what happens." It's actually quite good and pretty easy to make. It also is free of allergens. I mean you could add walnuts or peanuts if you are not allergic and want to add some crunch. This is really just a base. Add other ingredients that you think would rock.

This recipe makes about 2 ½ cups of pudding.

Ingredients

3 very ripe bananas

2 slices of gluten-free sandwich bread*

1 TB of sugar, truvia, splenda, or agave nectar

1-2 TB of ground cinnamon

* My favorite brand for gluten-free and dairy free bread is Kinnikinnick but any kind will do.

In a small bowl, mash the bananas very well with a masher or fork. Add sugar and cinnamon. Using a spoon, mix ingredients well.

Put slices of gluten-free bread in microwave for 10-15 seconds. Cut the bread into small pieces (you can use your hands to do this). Stir the bread into the mix. And…it’s done!

Happy Surfday America

Yes, yes....summer has officially began. And where have I been? Out in the waves---- the heat waves and the ocean waves (I prefer the latter for sure). I've managed to go surfing three times alrighty, which is significant given my landlockedness.

So in case you are both landlocked and under a rock, this past Sunday was July 4th aka America's birthday. It is pretty awesome being in Philly because it's really where the country began. A thought just came in my head that I never appreciate all the city has to offer. I mean we've got some awesome historical stuff going on. I need to play tourist soon.

I was lucky enough to head down to the shore last weekend. What is there to do at the beach but surf? Of course, I rented a board. It is my first time going surfing on July 4th. I've affectionately renamed this holiday America's Surfday.

Yeah the waves were not the best, I fell so many times, and I was tired and bruised in the end. Does this stop me from going back out there again? Noooo!!!!!! Every time there is a new lesson to learn. A seasoned surfer (he's been surfing for 30 years! whaaat!?) told me something I won't forget. He said, "The best thing you can do is watch others. See how he catches the wave and look at that other guy. Both have different styles. Take bits and pieces of styles and make it your own. There is no one way to surf."

I feel that statement is relevant for a lot of different aspects of life. There is no one way to do things in life. Learn from others but make your own life. Figure out your own style.

Love,
DJ Sassafras