As the weather gets cooler, baking can be a lovely activity that fills the home with delicious smells. Sometimes when I'm feeling stuck, cooking or baking helps get the energy moving again.
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups flour (sifted) I have tried buckwheat flour, spelt and all purpose (or a combination of them). Whole grain will be more dense and all purpose will be more fluffy.
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
4 very ripe bananas
1/3 cup + 1T pure blueberry juice
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 t vanilla
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 t cinnamon (optional, try Ceylon cinnamon)
1/4 t nutmeg (if tolerated)
*optional add ins- shredded coconut (no preservatives), chopped walnuts or pecans (to taste, if tolerated)
Preheat oven to 350F
Grease your baking pan (I used a little coconut oil).
Mash bananas.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl (I just use a fork or spoon for mixing).
Mix the wet ingredients together in another bowl, including bananas.
Make a hole or indent in the dry ingredients and slowly pour the wet ingredients in, mixing together until it is just mixed (do not over mix!). Fold in any add ins if you are using them. The mixture is kind of a grey colour at this point. Don't worry, it will be a more appetizing brown once it has baked!
Bake for 45- 50 minutes. Test with a fork or toothpick and see if it comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes and then gently remove it and place on a cooling rack if you have one, or something else like a plate. Bon appetit!
