Toasted Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas (3 for mashing, 1 for topping)
• 2 eggs
• 250 g blended oats
• 100 g almond powder
• 250 g skyr or Greek yogurt
• 150 g 85% dark chocolate (chopped into pieces)
• 10 g baking powder
• flaky sea salt (a pinch, plus more for serving)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for a sweeter touch; plus extra for drizzling)
• butter, ghee, or coconut oil (for toasting slices)
• peanut butter (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tin with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash 3 of the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the 2 eggs and 250g of skyr or Greek yogurt to the mashed bananas and mix well.

4. 4

   If using, add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the wet mixture.

5. 5

   Incorporate the dry ingredients: add 250g blended oats, 100g almond powder, 10g baking powder, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Mix again until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in 150g of chopped 85% dark chocolate pieces.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin. Slice the remaining banana in half lengthwise and place it on top of the batter.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Once cooled slightly, cut a thick slice of the banana bread.

10. 10

    Heat a little butter, ghee, or coconut oil in a pan and toast the slice for 2 minutes on each side until golden.

11. 11

    To serve, top the toasted slice with a spoonful of peanut butter, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

This recipe is designed to be high protein and gluten-free. For the best results, ensure your bananas are very ripe. The toasting step at the end is highly recommended for the best texture.

Nutrition per serving

• banana bread
• breakfast
• high protein
• gluten-free
• no added sugar
• healthy baking
• snack