This relatively healthy loaf gets all of its fat from a very ripe avocado and most of its sweetness from tons of mashed banana. This luscious, banana-perfumed loaf is extremely moist and tender with a lovely soft crumb.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Ingredients
1cupwhite whole wheat flour
1/2cupoat flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/4teaspoonsalt
1large egg
1cupbananamashed (about 2.5 bananas)
1avocadomashed
1/4cuphoney
2-4tablespoonsbrown sugaradjust to taste
1teaspoonvanilla extract
chocolate chipsfor topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a standard loaf pan.
In a large bowl combine flours, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, banana, avocado, honey, sugar and vanilla. Add banana mixture to flour mixture, stir until blended together.
Pour the batter into greased baking pan and top with chocolate chips if desired.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
If your loaf begins to brown before the inside is done (the loaf will still feel mushy when you press down on top), turn the heat down to 325 and/or cover with aluminum foil for remaining baking time. Adapted from here.