A family favourite – this delicious banana bread is a lower-carb, lower-sugar option that everyone will love. The almond flour gives a delicious, dense texture and combined with the pecans, oats, and bananas, make this bake high in fibre. Fibre keeps us feeling fuller for longer, reducing our chances of snacking.

Recipe: Banana bread

Prep and cooking time: 50 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium overripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 80g butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g almond flour (ground almonds)
• 80g porridge oats or gluten free oats
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 60g pecans, chopped
• 1 banana, sliced lengthways (optional topping)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Add the bananas to a bowl and mash with a fork.
3. Add the eggs, cooled melted butter, and vanilla and stir well.
4. Add the almond flour, oats, pinch of salt, baking powder, stir well.
5. Add the pecans and stir lightly.
6. Place the banana on top (if using), inside facing up.
7. Bake for 40mins or until golden on top.

Second Nature Special Tip:

Enjoy with a tbsp of nut butter, yoghurt and or blueberries!