I am so excited to share this recipe with you today! This twist on a classic gets is incredible texture from steamed sweet potatoes, which also gives it so much added flavor (and nutrients). Plus, this recipe has no refined sugar & is packed with nourishing ingredients. It’s the perfect breakfast when you’re in a rush or as an afternoon snack with some coffee or tea.
Healthy Sweet Potato Banana Bread
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil - melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 6 medjool dates - pitted
- 2 eggs or vegan egg replacer
- 2 bananas - super ripe
- 1 steamed sweet potato - about 1 cup when mashed
- 1/4 cup nut mylk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup walnuts
Toppings
- almond butter
- coconut yogurt
- maple syrup
Instructions
- In a blender, combine melted coconut oil, maple syrup, dates, eggs/vegan eggs, bananas, sweet potato and mylk. Blend until the dates are completely broken up.
- Transfer to a bowl and add baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, ground cinnamon, whole wheat flour. Fold everything together until incorporated.
- Add pecans and walnuts & fold in. Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf tin & sprinkle cinnamon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 60 minutes.
- Serve warm with almond butter, coconut yogurt and maple syrup!