Banana, chocolate and raisin bread

This healthy banana, chocolate and raisin bread baking recipe will be a morning tea favourite.

Serves: 14 (makes 14 slices)

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

¼ cup raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup ground almonds
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup milk chocolate chips
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 eggs
4 tablespoons no-added-salt-or-sugar peanut butter

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm x 10cm loaf tin with baking paper.
Combine raisins, vanilla and 1/4 cup boiling water in a jug. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine flour, ground almonds, coconut, walnuts, cinnamon and chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl combine bananas, eggs and peanut butter. Mix well then add to dry ingredients. Add sultana mixture and stir to combine.
Spoon mixture into loaf tin. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden on top. Cool in tin before turning out.

Variations

This recipe may not taste as sweet as those containing sugar. We think it’s a great way to retrain your taste buds to enjoy a less sweet taste. If you prefer more sweetness, however, experiment with adding a little stevia to taste to the mixture.

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free self-raising flour. Check cinnamon and chocolate chips are gluten free.

HFG tip

This recipe freezes well – freeze in individual slices and serve toasted.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 182 cal

Kilojoules 760 kJ

Protein 6 g

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 80 mg

Calcium 41 mg

Iron 1 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.