Who would like a slice of banana bread? I really like making cakes and I like sharing them with others. Always in the hope that they will enjoy them, of course. I may have a mindset problem, but I think a piece of cake and a cup of good coffee (or tea) has a mood enhancing power on the most dreary of afternoons.
You know when someone offers you a slice of cake? You have basically two choices, as far as I am concerned. Politely decline or accept it and consume it with joy. If the said cake is making you smile, say so. If it’s not to your liking, keeping it to yourself is possibly a good idea, unless the gifter insists on feedback and even then, a pinch of tact goes a long way.
What really irks me is when people take the cake and then simply proceed to tell you how they have had better, their wife makes a nicer one or they don’t really like one of the key ingredients (banana-less banana cake, anyone?)
Easy Vegan Banana Bread (no Eggs No Milk No Butter)
They will want to call it ‘honesty’, but that’s just plain rude, in my opinion! Someone made this cake with love and care and they really hoped you would enjoy it or else they wouldn’t give it to you. If for whatever reason it’s not quite to your taste, fair enough, but have a bit of consideration for them. You are not a Masterchef judge! Get over yourself!
This mini-rant is based on a real life experience that has recently left me puzzled. And the funny thing is that these are usually the same people who would not be able to handle it if you were to be honest in return. I think we have probably all come across that type of person before…
The moral of this life lesson is to not waste your cake on people like that, give it to those who will offer you a simple ‘thank you’ and a smile in return.
Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe (no Mixer Needed)
Going back to the cake. This is my healthier take on one of my favourite cakes of all time – banana bread. I like to make mine with buckwheat flour, personally, but you are welcome to use a gluten-free flour mix or a regular all purpose flour, if gluten doesn’t bother you. If you are keen on using alternative sugars, coconut sugar works rather well here, although I tend to use demerara sugar myself. It contains no eggs obviously (so no cholesterol worries here) and it’s quite low on fat – I only used 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of oil for the entire loaf. Despite all the health conscious swaps, I still think it’s a cracking good cake and I hope you’ll enjoy it too.
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*Buckwheat is a naturally gluten-free pseudo grain that is related to rhubarb, but it may get cross-contaminated with gluten during processing so if you have a severe gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, make sure you only purchase buckwheat flour that is gluten-free certified.
Banana Bread Recipe
**If your bananas are very ripe and you like your cakes to be subtly sweet (or you are trying to use less sugar), 100 g / ½ cup of sugar is enough, especially if you intend to glaze the bread.
I used a 2 lb / 900 g cake tin of the following dimensions: 18.5cm x 8cm x 6cm (like this), which holds 8 cups / 2000 ml liquid (to the brim), but the batter should fill no more than 2/3 – 3/4 of the 2lb cake tin or else the cake may not raise.
Join our mailing list and we we will let you know when we publish a new recipe. You'll receive our DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS E-BOOK as a thank you for supporting us.This is a quick and easy version of banana bread. It is just 3 ingredients and you don’t need eggs, butter or oil. It only takes about ten minutes to prepare. The bread comes out sweet, soft and a little chewy.
Six Sisters Banana Bread Recipe
I make a lot of banana bread but I don’t always have time to make classic banana quick bread. I love that this version is so much faster and just as delicious. The bread is sweet and has some chewiness to it. It can be eaten on its own or with your favorite spread.
There is a 3 ingredient banana bread using these ingredients that went viral a few years ago. This is not the same recipe. I tried the original but found it to be too sweet and too dense for my liking. This version is more bready and not as sweet.
Bananas: Make sure to use ripe or overripe bananas. The bananas will need to be pureed otherwise your bread won’t have enough liquid. The bananas should be pureed in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. If you are looking for a banana substitute, I have also made an apple bread version.
Vegan Banana Bread With Applesauce
Self-Rising Flour: This recipe uses self-rising flour, which already has baking powder added to it. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own using all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. See the recipe card notes for more details.
Condensed milk: The bread is sweetened with condensed milk. Make sure to use full fat sweetened condensed milk. Condensed milk also helps bind the bread together and creates the chewy texture.
Add the flour, pureed bananas and condensed milk to a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until batter is smooth and no flour lumps remain. I don’t recommend mixing by hand because it is very hard to remove the flour lumps using only a whisk. You need to use a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Perfect Gluten Free Banana Bread
Serving: 1 slice , Calories: 129 kcal , Carbohydrates: 26 g , Protein: 3 g , Fat: 2 g , Saturated Fat: 1 g , Sodium: 164 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 14 g , NET CARBS: 25
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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