Banana Apple Bread 

Makes approx. 10–12 slices 
Prep time: about 1.5 hours 

Ingredients: 
3 ripe bananas 
200 g granulated sugar 
115 g melted butter 
2 eggs (or a plant-based alternative such as silken tofu or flaxseed with chickpea flour) 
180 g apple, diced 
1 tsp ground cinnamon 
½ tsp salt 
1 tsp baking soda 
250 g flour 
1 tbsp La Vida Vegan almond spread 

Method: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a loaf tin. 
  1. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the sugar and melted butter. 
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
  1. Stir in the diced apple, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. 
  1. Gradually fold in the sifted flour until just combined. Do not overmix. 
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. 
  1. Bake for 60–65 minutes at 175°C, until the bread is cooked through. 
  1. Let the bread cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. 
  1. Serve with a delicious layer of La Vida Vegan almond spread. 

Tip: Also great with chopped walnuts, pecans or a handful of raisins.