Ok....just because I made it sugar free doesn't mean you have to too. I am just always searching for sugar free alternatives! :) Adding cinnamon to this bread really takes it to a new level!! Next time I make it I'm gonna add a crumbly oatmeal topping too cuz I just think it would make it even more perfect!!
I've ordered some almond flour so next time I make this I'm also going to use that instead of whole wheat!! Oh and another substitution I used was coconut oil.....oh man...can I just tell ya you get that subtle taste of coconut in there....and it is sooooo good!!
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey, agave, sugar or xylitol (I used xylitol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup hot water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- In a large bowl, beat oil and whatever sweetener you decide to use together.
- Add eggs, and mix well.
- Stir in bananas and vanilla, then stir in flour, salt and cinnamon.
- Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter. This part is like a science experiment cuz it gets all fizzy and bubbly!!
- Spread batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, and swirl with a toothpick for a pretty marbled effect.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Be sure to check that the bread is done baking by inserting a toothpick in the top. It should come out clean.
- Cool on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing if you can wait that long.....I couldn't and sliced it after like 5 minutes. Oh well it was worth it!!
These made me happy!! Sometimes you just need something sweet and warm and these surely took care of that for me!! I also made these sugar free, because I used xylitol. I also used fresh berries because I just like to do that rather than use frozen. :)
I hope you enjoy these as much as my family and I did!!
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (I used xylitol)
1 1/2 T baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup rolled oats, plus more for tops
11 T cold butter
6 T milk (I used almond milk)
1 mashed ripe banana
3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 egg, beaten
sugar to sprinkle on top
In a large bowl combine flour through oats then cut in cold butter with pastry blender. (or fork or your fingers or food processor) When well blended and looks sandy, add milk and banana until mixed well. Fold in Strawberries. Pour dough onto floured surface and flatten into a rectangle about 1"thick. Cut into four sections and then in half. Cut each square into triangles. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar and oats. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
