NutriSimple Banana, Nut & Raisin Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, in pieces
• 2 eggs
• 260 g (1 cup) unsweetened applesauce
• 60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup
• 60 ml (¼ cup) milk
• 180 g (1 ½ cups) wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds or chia seeds
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon or vanilla extract (optional)
• 60 g (½ cup) chopped walnuts
• 35 g (¼ cup) raisins or 40 g (¼ cup) dried dates, pitted and chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 in) loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and milk. Mix together.

Incorporate the flour, baking powder, flax or chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon or vanilla extract, if desired.

Add the walnuts and raisins or dates. Mix gently.

Pour mixture into loaf pan.

Bake in oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.

Let cool slightly before removing from pan and placing on a wire rack.
N.B. Freezes very well in slices for quick snacks.



NutriSimple Tips
Bananas and applesauce add moisture and natural sugar.
Nuts and seeds add fibre and healthy fats.
Delicious with a little Greek yogurt.