Back in 2014 upon discovering she was allergic to gluten, Nicole Cogan the founder of NoBread (a site dedicated to gluten-free restaurants, recipes, & more), knew she didn’t just need to make a diet change but a lifestyle one. At the time she was working in finance where the majority of her nights were spent taking clients to dinners. Dinners where gluten-free food just wasn’t an option. Nearly four years later, Nicole has amassed a following of both gluten-free & gluten eaters alike, & shares about all things gluten-free. I know what you’re thinking, “if she eats ‘NoBread’ then why is this a recipe for bread?”. Over the years Nicole has created tons of gluten-free recipes based on foods she could no longer eat & luckily for us, this is one of them. Whether you eat gluten or not, Nicole’s GF Banana Bread recipe is a must-make.

Speaking of must’s, I caught up with Nicole at Parachute Hotel in Venice where she shared with me all of her favorite things in a fun Q&A below!

Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles:

Great White, Rose Cafe (just down the street from Parachute Hotel), Zinque, Sweetfin, FlowerBoy, HoneyHi, & Ruby’s (in NYC too!)

Go To Drink Order:

Coconut Milk Matcha Latte from Erewhon

Pantry Essentials:

Almonds, Pecans, Coconut Wraps, Almond Butter, Coconut Butter

Fridge Essentials:

Eggs, Avocado, Raspberries, Coconut Cult Yogurt (she assured me it was totally worth the hefty price!), Almond Milk, Spinach

Favorite Smoothie:

A BWBK smoothie that includes almond milk, spinach, avocado, chia seeds, blueberries, & vanilla protein powder

Favorite Gluten-Free Brands:

Bob’s Red Mill & Spread The Love