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Banana and coconut loaf
Unbelievably moreish banana loaf that’s super-easy to make, great to have on hand for morning tea, this will be a family favourite.
Serves: 12 (makes 12 slices)
Time to make: 1 hr 10 mins , using food processor method
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup oil (canola or rice bran or olive)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (can use less if you prefer)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed banana (approx. 2 large bananas)
- ¼ cup unsweetened natural yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon mixed spice (or 1 teaspoon of either if you don’t have both)
- ½ cup high-grade wholemeal flour (or alternative flour of your choice)
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 170˚C. Grease a 12cm x 20cm loaf pan.
2 Place oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, banana and yoghurt in a food processor and blend. (I have used my fabulous Kenwood Multipro Excel. This is the ideal method if you want to use frozen bananas, which can be added without defrosting them first.)
3 Add remaining ingredients to food processor and blend until combined.
4 Pour mixture into greased loaf tin and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or mixed spice. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. If it needs longer, cover loaf with foil so top doesn’t burn.
5 Let loaf cool in pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool, then slice.
Variations
Make it egg free: Substitute eggs for ‘flax egg’ (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed soaked in 5 tablespoons water for 5 minutes).
HFG tip
To make this loaf by hand:
Step 1 In a large bowl beat oil and honey (or maple syrup) together with a whisk or fork. Add banana, then add eggs and yoghurt and beat well.
Step 2 Add baking powder, baking soda, vanilla and spices. Whisk to blend. Stir in flour, oats and coconut until combined. It won’t be a smooth mixture – lumps are normal! If you want to add any nuts, now is the time.
Then follow steps 4 and 5 above.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 225cal
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Kilojoules 942kJ
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Protein 5g
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Total fat 12g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 22g
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–Sugars 11g
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Dietary fibre 2g
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Sodium 0.00mg
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Calcium 0.00mg
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Iron 0.00mg
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.
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This is a family favorite great for a dessert with coconut yoghurt!
Easy to make and delicious