"Healthy version with no oil/butter, lots of warm spices and natural sweeteners."
Healthy banana bread - and the secret to extra juicy banana bread!
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 40mins
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ingredients
- 3 3 medium sized frozen overripe bananas (this is v important because it makes the loaf more juicy and tender and that’s what I’m all about thanks Mamma for teaching me this trick!)
- 2 cups oats
- 3/4 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pure vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (I omit or reduce this to be healthier but sometimes I have it if I want sweeter bread)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs (can use flax eggs if vegan, or omit if vegan but the consistency becomes more dense and adjust with oil or more applesauce)
- 1/2 cup applesauce (or oil if you prefer)
- crushed walnuts or shredded coconut to top!
Method
Step 1
Set your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 F).
Step 2
Thaw the bananas in the microwave or if you think ahead you can take em out of the freezer a bit before you start and let them thaw that way, but sometimes the craving just hits so then the microwave is fine :)) (it is v important they were frozen because it makes the loaf more juicy and tender and that’s what I’m all about thanks Mamma for teaching me this trick!)
Step 3
Put everything in a food processor and mix away (or mix by hand in a large mixing bowl). Pour into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle chopped walnuts or coconut flakes on top.
Step 4
Bake about 40 minutes until a knife comes out cleanish. I like it when it doesn’t come out completely clean, but a bit of more solid batter sticks to it. Not like super wet you can tell it’s uncooked batter, but a little more texture to it. But keep an eye on it in the oven because baking time varies depending on the oven.
Step 5
Now this loaf (like many others of this kind) gets sweeter and more delicious the next day, so it's great to bake ahead. Or y'know… you can also eat it the same day, just make sure it's at least properly cooled so it has maximum flavour 😉