Low GI banana bread

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Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

This Low GI banana bread is a nutritious and delicious option that uses wholemeal flour, oats, and almond meal, making it ideal for maintaining stable blood sugar levels while still enjoying a moist and flavourful treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wholemeal plain flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup low GI honey
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup milk of your choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ½ cup reduced fat Greek yoghurt

Method

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
    • Line a loaf tin with baking paper and lightly grease it with a pastry brush and olive oil.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wholemeal flour, almond meal, oats, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the honey, olive oil, milk, yoghurt, vanilla essence, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Combine and Mix:
    • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined, ensuring there are no lumps of dry flour.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and spread it evenly.
    • Sprinkle the top of the batter with extra cinnamon or oats if desired.
  5. Bake:
    • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, then loosely cover the loaf with foil to prevent over-browning.
    • Bake for a further 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked.
  6. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Slice and serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or enjoy it on its own.

Chef’s Tips

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for a longer shelf life.
  • Extra Add-Ins: Add a handful of chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips for extra texture and flavour.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fats: 8 g