This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maskal Teff. The opinions and texts are all mine. I first made banana bread back in college and have been a fan ever since. In fact, it is the only way I can eat bananas! Making banana bread is also like therapy for me! I love the aroma in the house when anything being baked. If you love baking loaf cakes, then check out this unique Chickoo Figs Loaf Cake recipe.
Banana and strawberries
Banana and strawberries make a great combo! The sweet and tart flavor of the strawberries help balance the flavors of the banana bread. It also makes it moist and also visually appealing. Do try this delicious twist to the classic banana bread recipe!
I have made the regular eggless version many times, so this time I wanted to make a gluten-free version using teff flour and strawberries in order to create a healthy yet festive bread recipe to serve during the holidays. After trying out a couple of variations, I have finally settled on this recipe because it’s not as dry and dense as one would expect.
Teff is very easy to cook with, greatly flavorful, and extremely nutritious! It is a naturally gluten-free, and vegan grain. It’s also the smallest grain on earth. There are many health benefits to including this millet in our diet.
Teff comes in 4 different varieties: Brown - has a slightly nutty flavor, Ivory - which has a sweet, mild flavor, Flour that can be used to bake homemade bread, cookies, or cakes and grain which you can use in cereals, soups, stews, etc. In today’s banana bread cake recipe, I have used teff flour to make it gluten-free. I am just glad that I could use this flour to make this bread cake. It didn’t compromise on the texture or the flavor.
Bananas - Use fully or even over ripe bananas to make bread. It should not be yellow but almost black. If it’s got lots of brown spots then that makes it extra sweet. Ripened bananas convert starches to sugars, which makes them not only sweeter but more flavorful. But please don’t use bananas if they smell bad.
Strawberries - Use fresh ripe strawberries. Frozen berries may not work because they have too much water and will weigh down the bread. If you have to add them, then do not thaw them.
Sweetener - I have used brown sugar in this banana bread recipe. It also gives it a nice dark brown color. You can also use jaggery powder, coconut sugar, or regular sugar instead.
Other baking essentials - vanilla extract, nutmeg (it adds that warm and cozy flavor), cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda, apple cider vinegar (gives the loaf bread cake a little lift because it reacts with the leavening agents), salt and lemon juice are what you need to make this vegan and gluten-free banana strawberry bread.
Coconut oil - Since this is an eggless banana breadcake recipe, oil acts as a substitute for eggs. Use any vegetable oil or even applesauce.
Nuts - Walnuts in Banana bread give it a nice crunch and flavor. You can also add raisins and/or pecans.
I used a 9x5 loaf pan to bake this vegan gluten-free banana bread cake. If you use a narrower loaf pan, you may have to bake it longer to make sure it is done in the middle of the loaf. Do the toothpick test to check if its done. Also note, every oven is different so baking times will vary.
These tea cakes can be served for breakfast or along with your evening tea/coffee session. You can also treat this vegan gluten-free banana bread cake as your dessert fix if craving for something sweet. It is also a great after school snack, for holiday gifting, brunches, special occasions, and during the holidays. You can use gluten-free bread flour or all-purpose flour. Brown sugar makes a denser and moister bread. Alternatively, you can also use white sugar. You can use any vegetable oil in this recipe. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to give the bread a good lift. Skip adding nuts if you have allergies. Use sunflower seeds instead. To give it a chocolate flavor, add ¾ cup of chocolate chips to the batter. Don’t over mix. Stop mixing when everything comes together. By not over mixing, you’ll get a light cake structure. Every oven is different so the baking time will differ. Keep checking the bread at regular intervals and prevent it from burning. Like this recipe? Please show your love by leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to see more delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes and what I’m getting up to.
