SafePlates

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
• 1/4 cup almond milk or any other plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans), or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or agave syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the banana mixture, and stir until everything is well mixed.
4. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. If using, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.