Brazil & banana bread

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Brazil & banana bread
80 min.
12
296kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Brazil & Banana Bread, a scrumptious vegetarian treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a dessert! With a tender crumb and a naturally sweet flavor profile, this bread is a wonderful way to use up those very ripe bananas lying on your kitchen counter. The combination of Brazil nuts and desiccated coconut adds a unique texture and a tropical twist that will transport your taste buds to sunny shores.

This recipe is not only easy to follow but also comes together in just 80 minutes, making it an ideal option for a cozy morning meal or an afternoon snack. Imagine the warm aroma wafting through your home as the bread bakes to a golden brown, inviting everyone to gather around the kitchen. The rich combination of sunflower oil and butter yields a moist loaf, while the hint of ground cinnamon brings a subtle warmth to each bite.

With only 296 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice (or two) without the guilt. Pair it with a pat of butter for extra richness or savor it plain – either way, this Brazil & Banana Bread promises to become a cherished staple in your recipe collection. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet impressive dish that showcases the lovely flavors of Brazil nuts and bananas!

Ingredients

  • 100 ml unrefined sunflower oil for greasing
  • 140 sugar 
  • 140 flour plain
  • 140 brazil nuts roughly chopped
  • 50 coconut flakes 
  • tbsp butter diced
  • large banana with black skins is ideal ( 175g peeled weight) very ripe
  • large egg whites 
  • tbsp milk 
  • 0.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 tsp ground cinnamon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Grease a 900g loaf tin, then line the base and ends with a long strip of baking parchment. Stir together 2 tbsp each of the sugar, flour, nuts and coconut.
  3. Add the butter and rub together to sticky crumbs. Set aside.
  4. Mash the bananas well, then stir in the sunflower oil, egg and milk. In a separate large bowl, mix half of the remaining sugar, followed by the remaining flour, nuts and coconut, then the baking powder and cinnamon.
  5. Whisk the egg white to stiff peaks, add the final bit of sugar and whisk again until stiff and shiny. Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients, then lightly fold in the egg white mixture. Gently scrape into the tin and scatter over the crumb mixture.
  6. Bake for 40 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean, covering with foil if the bread starts to go too brown. Cool in the tin, then remove and thickly slice, eating with butter, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories296kcal
Protein5.26%
Fat57.1%
Carbs37.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.91
Glycemic Load
17.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.5078261170698%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:296.17kcal
14.81%
Fat:19.34g
29.76%
Saturated Fat:5.68g
35.52%
Carbohydrates:28.7g
9.57%
Net Carbohydrates:26.46g
9.62%
Sugar:15.07g
16.74%
Cholesterol:3.29mg
1.1%
Sodium:37.34mg
1.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.01g
8.01%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.5%
Vitamin E:3.82mg
25.45%
Selenium:17.72µg
25.32%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.77%
Magnesium:55.25mg
13.81%
Copper:0.27mg
13.73%
Phosphorus:106.25mg
10.62%
Fiber:2.23g
8.92%
Folate:26.87µg
6.72%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.22%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.05%
Iron:1.06mg
5.91%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.86%
Potassium:191.92mg
5.48%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.79%
Calcium:40.39mg
4.04%
Vitamin C:2.04mg
2.47%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.17%
Vitamin A:54.36IU
1.09%