Banana Bread
This banana bread is naturally sweet and made without refined sugars, making it a great option for those seeking a healthier treat. The bananas are great for your gut health while the walnuts and almonds provide anti-inflammatory benefits for your full body – it’s both delicious and nutritious. Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go!
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20g extra virgin olive oil
200g walnuts (divided into thirds)*
100g ground almonds*
2tsp baking powder
2 large, ripe bananas
3 eggs*
25g honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1tsp vanilla extract
*warning, contains known allergens
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Step 1. Pre-heat the oven to 175 degrees (fan assisted)
Step 2. Put all in a blender or food processor apart from the chopped 1/3 walnuts which you’ll need for step 3
Step 3. Line a loaf tin and add the batter from the blender or food processor, top with the chopped walnuts
Step 4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife comes out clean
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Chef Gino's Top Tip: The riper the banana, the sweeter the bread. Put bananas that are on the turn in the freezer and pull them out when you want to make a loaf. They will go black - don’t worry.
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Calories — 258kcal || 13%
Fat — 22g || 34%
Saturated Fat — 2g || 10%
Carbs — 13g || 4%
Fibre — 3g || 11%
Sugar — 6g || N/A
Added Sugar — 0g || 0%
Protein — 7g || 14%
Sodium — 120mg || 5%
Calcium — 111mg || 10%
Iron — 1mg || 7%
Vitamin D — 12IU || 2%
Magnesium — 67mg || 16%The % RDI is the recommended daily intake for an adult consuming ap-prox. 2000 calories/day. You may need to adjust serving sizes depending on your individual health goals.
Now you’ve had a bite to eat, let’s get back to business!
