Simple Banana Loaf

A good banana bread is one of those recipes every home baker should have. Soft, moist and naturally sweet from ripe bananas, it's perfect for morning tea, lunchboxes or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups wholemeal flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

• Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a rectangular loaf pan or line it with baking paper.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
• To the bananas, add Greek yoghurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage Tips

Ensure the banana cake is completely cool before freezing and store in an airtight container. If you've baked it in a loaf or square form, you might consider slicing it before freezing for easier portioning later. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.