This is a healthy & delicious version of banana bread that has a low glycemic index to stabilise your blood sugar levels & give you long lasting energy, is high in fibre to keep you feeling full, is high in vitamins, mineral and antioxidants to nourish your body and a great source of protein and omega 3s. It makes the perfect snack and is a great option for the kids too!
Recipe: Raspberry & Coconut Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain rolled oats
- 1.5 cups rasberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large very ripe (black spots) bananas, peeled & sliced
- 4 tbs chia seeds (I bought mine from Protein World) mixed with 12 tbs water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbs maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Place chia seeds in a small bowl & add water. Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
- Place oats & baking powder into a blender and combine.
- Into blender with oats, add chopped 3 of the sliced bananas, vanilla & maple syrup. Blend until smooth & creamy.
- Remove mixture from blender & stir in coconut, walnuts & raspberries.
- Pour into an oiled glass baking dish, top with 1 sliced banana & bake for ~30minutes or until knife comes out clean.
- Remove from oven & allow to cool.
- Can be stored in fridge for unto a week or sliced and frozen.
- Enjoy.
Hi, is it possible to add gram & kg to your recepies? In Europe we do not have Cups 😅🙈!
Thank You!
Oh I’m so sorry, I didn’t realise that! Yes absolutely I’ll try to do that from now on :):)
Hi! I want to make this banana bread, but I have one question. Can I just don’t add coconut flakes? My husband is allergic to coconuts.
Hi Rebecca, Just made your raspberry banana bread, it is delicious,my son was so happy with it .Thanks
That’s such great news Jo! YAY!! so glad you and your son liked it 🙂
Made it. Thanks Bec for the recipe. Kids loved it.
So glad to hear Karen 🙂
Hi, thank you sooo much for your recipes and advices. Can I do it without chia seeds?
Thanks so much Stacy 🙂 Yes you can! You could swap the chia for linseed/flaxseed (same amount) or you could you an egg instead 🙂
Yes you can use an egg or flaxseed instead 🙂
Hi, this looks awesome! just wondering if we add the chia seeds to the blender or mix in after? Thanks 🙂
Hi Celia, thanks! You add them into the blender xx