What could be better than making a banana bread when you have some overripe bananas to use up? Absolutely nothing! This Vegan Apple Banana Bread is wholesome, very moist and naturally sweetened. I also added some walnuts to the loaf and on top for an extra crunch! It is perfect if you are vegan or simply out of eggs (like I was)! The Walnut Spread that I came up with once the banana bread was in the oven, is made with chickpeas, walnuts and dates. It turned out to be heavenly good! I spread it over my loaf and still had some leftovers for my morning pancakes or snack.
Trust me, you’re gonna love this bread. Just try it!
Vegan Apple Banana Bread with Walnut Spread
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rye flour
1/2 cup oatmeal flour
2 mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 cup shredded apple
3.5 tablespoon melted coconut oil (you can substitute with ghee butter for a non vegan option)
2 flax eggs
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon soda + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
WALNUT SPREAD:
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup soaked dates
1/4 teaspoon himalyan salt
METHOD:
- Mix mashed banana, melted oil and flax eggs.
- Combine flours, nutmeg, cinnamon, soda and lemon juice.
- Mix it all together, adding shredded apple and water. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in 360 F/ 180 C for around one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Toast walnuts until fragrant, to enhance the sweet and nutty flavor ( you can do it in the over or on the stove)
- Put the walnuts in the bowl of a food processor, and grind until they become sticky.
- Add chickpeas, soaked dates (I added them with a little bit of water for a better consistency) and salt.
- Once you bread is ready and cool, top it with the walnut spread and some walnuts if you want!
