Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• ¼ cup maple syrup or agave (or 2 tbsp if you prefer less sweet)
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted (or applesauce for an oil-free version)
• ⅓ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in a little flour to prevent sinking)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

• Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, mash bananas.
• Stir in maple syrup, melted coconut oil (or applesauce), plant milk, and vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

• Sprinkle in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Gently mix until just combined (do not overmix!).

4️⃣ Fold in Blueberries

• Toss blueberries in a little flour (to prevent sinking), then gently fold them into the batter.

5️⃣ Bake

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6️⃣ Cool & Enjoy!

• Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve!