MOM'S BANANA BREAD

MOM'S BANANA BREAD

On these cold winter days, I remember how it was waking up to the delicious scent of my mom's banana bread baking in the oven. The aroma would fill the entire house. It was and still is my comfort food (usually from Starbucks) & baking it myself using my mother's recipe reminds me of my favourite family moments, sitting in front of the fire place in January with delicious gooey banana bread & creamy hot chocolate.

I decided to share my family recipe. My mom will be so proud. It came out perfect, exactly as she makes it.

INGREDIENTS

3 overripe bananas

1 egg

11/2 cup flour

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup sugar (half brown, half white)

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

METHOD

Using a fork, mash ripe bananas in a bowl.

A melted butter & sugar to a bowl. Whisk together. Add vanilla extract & eggs.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Mix dry ingredients together then mix into wet ingredients.

Fold in banana & walnuts.

Butter a loaf pan, add batter & bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins.

Let banana bread cool, then remove from pan & slice.

XO 

Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE 

VEGAN CHOCOLATE DATE BALLS

VEGAN CHOCOLATE DATE BALLS 

I'm a chocolate and brownie lover. So anytime I'm craving something sweet, instead of indulging in a calorie and dairy-filled cake, I make a batch of chocolate date balls. 

They are sweet & crunchy without that side of guilt & make a perfect sweet snack or dessert. 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pitted medjool dates

1/3 cup walnuts

1/3 cup almonds

3 tbsp shredded coconut (fresh or unsweetened)

2 tbsp cacao powder

1/4 tbsp vanilla extract

METHOD

Add dates, walnuts & almonds to the food processor & pulse until combined.

Add cacao powder, coconut & vanilla extract. Pulse again until all ingredients are mixed together & begin to pull away from the sides.

Put mixture into a bowl. Using a tablespoon to scoop even measurements, roll into balls. Refrigerate & also store in refrigerator. 

Tip: Feel free to use any type of nuts you have on hand. 

XO 

Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE