Banana Nut Bread
Dairy-Free
Besides the nutrient aspect of bananas, they are just a downright sweet and yummy treat of nature. Not to mention, a most convenient, already packaged, ready-go snack! Delicious on their own, but can be a natural sweetener for many things. I love using bananas as a sugar substitute in many things, such as my pancakes…and my son never complains, he just asks for seconds, and thirds! This Banana Walnut Bread is so easy to make and such a great use for over-ripened bananas that you may have hanging around. With the addition of healthy walnuts and a non-dairy yogurt, it makes for a hearty, and perfectly sweetened, moist bread that you will find enjoyable.
Let’s begin!
Ingredients:
3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (equals at least 1 cup or slightly more)
2 eggs (room temp)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup non-dairy plain or vanilla yogurt (I used SO Delicious dairy-free coconut milk yogurt alternative)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
Start by preparing an 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan by greasing and lightly flouring it (or line with parchment paper.) Preheat oven to 350℉ / 175℃.