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Banana, Walnut & Chia Bread Recipe

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A loaf of plant-based banana bread rests on a wooden surface with two slices cut, revealing its moist, delicious texture.
A loaf of plant-based banana bread with a single slice cut, on a wooden surface—ready for a taste test, like kitchen QA testing.

Perfect for packed lunches, afternoon tea, or a simple snack that’s half-way between health food and dessert, this delicious banana loaf can last for 4-5 days and is super easy to make!

You will need

Serves 8

  • 4 medium-sized ripe bananas, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, slightly crushed

To serve:

  • Plant-based butter (Nuttelex)

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Directions

10 mins to prep

40 mins to bake

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  2. Step 2

    Grease a bread tin with a little bit of olive oil or coconut oil.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chopped bananas and brown sugar to a mixing bowl and mash using a fork. When well combined, mix in the oil, vanilla essence, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

  4. Step 4

    Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and fold them in thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

  5. Step 5

    Fold in the chia seeds and crushed walnuts, then pour the batter into your prepared bread tin.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a small knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  7. Step 7

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin before turning out. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, spread with a little plant-based butter if desired.

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Recipe: Tobie Puttock

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