Banana walnut bread

Banana walnut bread is soft whole wheat bread and it’s vegan. These bread are good for breakfast with the right amount of sweetener. Banana walnut bread contains dates, nuts, seeds, and less sugar which makes it healthy. Since you’re baking with whole wheat flour your bread may be dense but definitely soft. If you want light and soft bread choose all-purpose flour. They are very quick to prepare blend and mix with dry ingredients. No, fail recipe.

You can make this bread as a gift for your family and friends. Pick the mini paper loaf pans and split the batter into four and bake. Once cooled down wrap it in a gift tag.

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Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Bananas: Bananas are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and several nutrients. 
Walnut: Rich in Antioxidants, Super Plant Source of Omega-3s. Promotes a Healthy Gut.

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Steps for preparing walnut bread

1. In a blender, add ripe bananas, dates, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract and make a puree.
2. In a sieve, add wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients. Transfer to the greased bread loaf pan.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Variations

Flour: Whole wheat flour can be replaced with all-purpose flour. If you want it gluten-free pick a gluten-free flour.
Oil: If you want oil-free bread choose apple sauce as same as oil.
Toppings: Use any nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips as topping for bread.
Sweetener: If you don’t want to use dates make 1/4 cup of sugar to 1/2 cup of sugar. Use maple syrup/agave nectar as an alternate.

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Questions/tips

What type of banana should I use in banana bread?

Any type of banana variety should be fine. Make sure you pick the ripe bananas with black spots. If you are picking small bananas double it. Since the recipe calls for 4 large bananas you can use 8 small size bananas.

Can I use coconut oil or butter in banana bread?

Yes, you can use any type of oil or butter in banana bread. If using coconut oil or butter make sure you warm the bread before you serve. Since the coconut oil or butter solidifies the bread may seem not that soft. So make sure you warm.

What to do if my banana is not that sweet?

Always taste bananas before adding to bread. If your banana is not that sweet enough, increase the level of sugar or dates.

What should I do if my bread batter is too dry?

If you feel the batter is too thick, add any nut milk for the right consistency. Even using wheat flour this quantity should work. But, sometimes the flour absorbs more water.

Storing Banana walnut bread

You can wrap the bread in the cling wrap and refrigerate for 3-5 days and freeze for 3 months.

Reheating

For reheating just pop the bread in microwave for a minute. If from freezer, thaw it in refrigerator overnight and microwave for a minute.

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