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Baklava Banana Bundt Cake

Baklava-Style Banana Bread

This Baklava-Style Banana Bread combines the flavors of traditional baklava with moist banana bread, perfect for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 25 g plain or GF plain flour
  • 25 g coconut sugar
  • 25 g walnuts and pistachios (mixed), chopped small
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 25 g walnuts, chopped small
  • 25 g pistachios, chopped small
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 250 g plain or GF plain flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • A pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 120 ml plant-based milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large ripe bananas, 200g once mashed
  • 120 g golden granulated sugar
  • 60 g thick coconut yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp light olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 2-4 tbsp vegan honey
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts and pistachios
Crumble Topping
  • 25 g plain or GF plain flour
  • 25 g coconut sugar
  • 25 g nuts
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 15 g softened coconut oil

Equipment

  • Loaf tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 160Fan/180ºC and line a loaf tin with parchment paper (9x5-inches). Combine the milk and vinegar for the banana bread and leave to curdle for 5 minutes.
  2. For the crumble topping, stir together the flour, sugar, nuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir in the coconut oil to a clumpy mix.
  3. To make the nutty middle, stir together the ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Mash the bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the milk-vinegar mixture, sugar, yoghurt, olive oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  5. Add in the chia seeds and sift in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the salt and whisk to a smooth, thick batter.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the batter into the tin and smooth over the top. Sprinkle over all of the nutty middle and scoop or spoon over the rest of the batter.
  2. Smooth over the top and then add the crumble topping. Press down lightly and bake for 55-60 minutes, until well-risen and an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes and then carefully lift out to cool fully on a wire rack.
  4. Drizzle over the vegan honey and add the nuts before slicing and eating.
  5. Store leftover banana bread in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze for 1 month. Allow to defrost before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe is great for sharing with friends and family, and it's perfect for any occasion. Customize with your favorite nuts and toppings for added flavor and texture.

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