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Easiest Banana Bread (recipe by Donna Hay) 

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 MEDIUM RIPE BANANAS (1½ CUPS MASHED)
• ½ CUP LIGHT-FLAVOURED OLIVE OIL 
• 3 EGGS
• 1½ CUPS BROWN SUGAR (if your bananas are very ripe you may like to use less)
• 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT 
• 1½ CUPS SELF RAISING FLOUR 
• 1 TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Place the bananas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.
3. Add the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla and mix to combine.
4. Add the flour and cinnamon and mix until combined.
5. Pour into a 21cm x 10cm loaf tin lined with non-stick baking paper.
6. Bake for 1 hour – 1 hour 10 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. 
7. Allow to stand in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.

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Serves 10

This banana bread makes a regular appearance in our house, especially during the road cycling season! This is a great tasty snack for morning or afternoon tea. It also works well for cyclists looking for a quick source of fuel on a long ride, or athletes looking for something quick to top up energy before training or events.

PS. If you aren’t quick enough to get a slice straight out of the oven, give it a zap in the microwave to warm it up – you won’t regret it!

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