Elevate your banana bread game with our Vegan Banoffee Banana Bread, a delightful twist on the classic. This recipe infuses the familiar, comforting taste of banana bread with luxurious layers of smooth toffee and creamy vanilla frosting, topped off with a sprinkle of chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence. Perfect for those who love to experiment with traditional recipes, this banana bread is not only delicious but also caters to a vegan diet without compromising on flavor or texture.
Ingredients:
- For the Loaf:
- 4 bananas, mashed
- 100g dairy-free yogurt
- 60g nut butter
- 50g coconut sugar
- 60g vegan protein powder
- 120g self-raising flour (wholemeal can be used)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- For the Toffee Layer:
- 50g nut butter
- 40g maple syrup
- 60ml almond milk
- 30g vegan protein powder
- For the Frosting:
- 300g dairy-free yogurt
- 60g vegan protein powder
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Tin:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F). Line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- Make the Banana Bread Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, dairy-free yogurt, nut butter, and coconut sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in the vegan protein powder, flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Cover lightly with tin foil to prevent excessive browning on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
- Prepare the Toffee Layer:
- Whisk together nut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vegan protein powder until smooth.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dairy-free yogurt and vegan protein powder until creamy.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Once the banana bread has cooled, spread the toffee layer over the top.
- Follow with a layer of the vanilla frosting.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips for garnish.
Indulge in this Vegan Banoffee Banana Bread as a special treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while adhering to a vegan lifestyle. Enjoy the delightful combination of banana, toffee, and vanilla in every bite! 🍌🍫🍰🌿