Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

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There are so many ways to whip up a banana bread and I’m constantly changing the way I make this. This version is the one I’m most satisfied with. It’s light and fluffy, not overly sweet and a relatively healthy treat.

What I’ve noticed is the riper the bananas, the sweeter and more moist the bread is. It’s dairy free too which is a bonus for many who can’t tolerate dairy.

INGREDIENTS : 3 ripe bananas 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs if vegan)  3 tablespoons maple syrup  1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 cup coconut sugar  1⁄2 cup coconut oil or other oil (avocado, olive)  1 cup white flour

1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Handful walnuts

METHOD

Mash bananas with a fork in a bowl. Add 2 eggs and mix in with banana (steps on how to make a flax egg below). Add maple syrup, vanilla, oil and coconut sugar and mix.  Then add flours, baking soda and bicarb. Mix well. Place in greased loaf tin and top with walnuts and coconut sugar. Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.

TIP To make a flax egg mix one tablespoon of flax meal and three tablespoons water and let sit until thickens.

As each oven cooks differently, place a skewer into your loaf at 25 minutes to see how close it is to being cooked . When the skewer comes out dry the loaf is ready.

For a healthier version use two cups wholemeal flour. Remove coconut sugar for a less sweet option.

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