Tunisian Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas - mashed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour - sifted
• 1/2 cup sugar - adjust sweetness as desired
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon - ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil - or melted butter
• 2 large eggs - beaten
• 1/4 cup honey - for added sweetness

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth.
3. In another bowl, combine the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In the bowl with the mashed bananas, add the olive oil, beaten eggs, and honey, and mix well until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving suggestion

Slice the banana bread and serve it warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with honey or spread with some tahini for extra richness.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

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