Banana spice loaf

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Serves: 10

Time to make: 55 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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150g reduced-fat spread, plus extra, to grease

¾ cup sugar

3 eggs, beaten

1 cup self-raising flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 cup mashed banana

1 teaspoon ground mixed spice

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease a loaf tin with spread.

2 Beat spread and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs then sifted flour and baking powder. Mix in banana and spice.

3 Pour into prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes until top is golden brown or until a skewer comes out clean. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze in slices.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free varieties of flour and baking powder.

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Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 239 cal

Kilojoules 1000 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 11 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 22 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 130 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.