the best banana bread

A moist banana loaf with golden caster sugar, cinnamon or vanilla, coconut oil and raisins.

Makes 1 large loaf (900g–1kg loaf tin) · 30 minutes (estimated)

ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, peeled
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 230g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons almond milk
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• A pinch of sea salt
• 90g raisins

method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Line a large loaf tin with baking paper, lightly scrunching the paper first so it fits neatly into the corners.
2. Place the bananas into a large mixing bowl and mash until completely smooth.
3. Add the sugar, flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon, almond milk, melted coconut oil and sea salt. Mix until just combined and smooth - do not overmix.
4. Fold in the raisins.
5. Pour the mixture into the lined loaf tin and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.
7. Leave to cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.