Banana and Blueberry Bread

Serves: 10
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60-65 minutes

½ serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of Gail Allom, Maleny Branch

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup olive-based margarine
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups overripe bananas, mashed (approx. 4-6 medium bananas)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, defrosted
Method:
  1. PREHEAT oven to 175°C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
  2. COMBINE flour and baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. CREAM margarine in a separate bowl, stir in eggs and mashed banana until well blended.
  4. FOLD banana mixture and blueberries into flour mixture until just combined, making sure not to over stir.
  5. POUR batter in loaf tin and bake in oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. COOL in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out onto wire rack.
What's Great About It:

This banana bread makes a great snack on the go! With wholemeal flour, banana and blueberry, this loaf will provide you with a good amount of fibre while also helping you to get more serves of fruit into your day. Enjoy with a dollop of natural yoghurt on the side.