Nutty Banana Bread

TIME: 70 minutes

Serves: 9 as a snack

Even though bananas are not super sustainable food, food waste is a major issue that we all need to tackle. Instead of throwing out your over-ripe bananas, put them to good use in this banana bread. And in the future, consider saving bananas for a special treat, rather than an everyday food.

In my favorite treat-yo-self b-bread (adapted from my love, Cookie + Kate), I use chopped nuts to add a little flair and sophistication. It's sweet, chewy, moist, flavorful...the classic comfort food.

Molly - Sustained Kitchen

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 Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 ½ medium or 2 large bananas)

  • ¼ cup milk of choice

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour

  • Optional - Scant 1/3 cup chopped pecans, hazelnuts, or your nut of choice


Creating the Magic:

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  1. Preheat oven to 160 C.

  2. Whisk together all wet ingredients, plus the baking soda and salt.

  3. Then, switch to a large spoon to stir in the flour until just combined.

  4. Pour batter into lightly oiled 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan and top with chopped nuts.

  5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test (when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean) and is golden brown.

  6. Let cool on a baking rack, slice, and enjoy.

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