Banana Cinnamon Granola Bread

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better!)
• 1/2 cup olive oil 
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup plant-based milk ( I used soy milk)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup banana cinnamon granola
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Grind granola- Add banana cinnamon granola in food processor to turn into granola flour.
3. Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You can leave a few small chunks for extra texture if you like.
4. Mix wet ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add the oil, maple syrup (or honey), plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.
5. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
6. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
7. Add extras: If you’re using walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
9. Cool and enjoy: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.