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All the flavours of banana bread captured in an easy-to-whip-up bliss ball, perfect for snacking or a sweet healthy treat anytime. Bananas are one of my favourite foods. They’re versatile, naturally sweet, and one of the most budget-friendly foods out there. Almost every time …
A one-bowl gluten-free and vegan banana cake recipe, using super simple ingredients and perfect to enjoy any time of the day. GBBO Do you watch The Great British Bake-Off?! I remember first discovering this show when I moved to the UK over five years …
Chewy, delectable, banana nut butter cookies, that come together in about 15 minutes and are filled with nutritious, energising ingredients?
Yes please!
I first discovered Jake’s Boost Banana Boost Butter at the Allergy Free From Show this past summer. On my way out I saw a sign for ‘Banana Nut Butter’ and I honestly stopped in my tracks. And then I made a beeline for the stand – I just had to try it!
Made from ‘Creamy Argentinian peanuts, 5 seeds and freeze-dried banana in a crunchy blend’, this nut butter is unlike any I’ve ever tried before. I immediately fell in love and couldn’t wait to try experimenting and baking with it.
This nut butter works so well in these cookies, and I highly recommend giving it a try! The chunks of freeze-dried banana mixed into the blend of peanut butter, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, linseed, and hemp seeds makes for one impressive spread. It’s a powerhouse of nutrients, high in magnesium and potassium, and honestly soo tasty!
If you don’t have access to this particular nut butter, the recipe works perfectly well with peanut butter, or your nut/seed butter of choice!
This recipe comes together quickly and easily. Just dump all the ingredients into a bowl, mix together (mixing the nut butter into the batter can be a bit of an arm workout, but I promise it’s worth it), form into cookie shapes, and let the oven work its baking magic.
I will note that the batter is quite sticky and can get messy. Personally, I don’t mind getting my (clean!) hands dirty, and enjoying the sticky remains that don’t make it onto the baking sheet. Actually, this mixture before baking is sooo moreish (a British saying meaning it’s so good you just want to eat more). I’m amazed I didn’t eat it all before it went into the oven!
The great thing about vegan baking is that the batter is always fine to enjoy raw. Let me tell you, this one is DELICIOUS. Now that I think about it, you could easily turn these into energy balls and just freeze them to be enjoyed in the future…oh my gosh, I am totally going to try that next time.
Anyways! This recipe is perfect for breakfast on the go, or a healthy pick-me-up snack anytime. Switch up ingredients to fit your personal preferences as usual, and make these ASAP!
If you do, let me know! Take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations.
Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the nut/seed butter and combine it with the banana. Add the maple syrup, flax egg, oats, and sultanas. Mix until well combined.