Cafe style fruit & nut loaf

A super-charged banana bread, rich in essential nutrients, low in fat and free from added sugars.

Ripe bananas, dried fruits and many nuts are all naturally rich sources of magnesium, dietary fibre and powerful antioxidants. So, in search of the ultimate post-workout treat, we bundled them together in this delectable fruit and nut loaf! Think of it like a super-charged banana bread, rich in essential nutrients, low in fat and free from added sugars, sweetened only by the chopped fruit and mashed banana. A great source of both complex carbohydrates and magnesium, this loaf is great after exercise, aiding recovery, replenishing energy stores and supporting healthy muscle repair and replenishment.

Ingredients

Serves 10
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 60 minutes
Vegetarian

• 3 overripe bananas

• 2 eggs, whisked 
• ½ cup skim milk 
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
• ½ cup dried apricots, roughly chopped  
• ½ cup dried figs, roughly chopped
• ½ cup almonds, roughly chopped   
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped 

How to make

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C and line a 25cm x 13cm loaf tin with baking paper. 

2. Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash well with a fork. Whisk in the eggs, milk and olive oil. Add the flour and cinnamon to the bowl and mix until just combined. 

3. Stir in the dried apricots, dried figs, almonds and walnuts. Mix well. Pour mixture into the lined tin and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean

4. Allow to cool in the tin for a further 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, slice the loaf into 10 pieces. 

Notes

Store the sliced loaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days

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