Black Sesame Streusel Caramelized Banana Bread
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Recipe type: Vegan, Gluten Free, Quick Breads
Serves: 1 8"x4" loaf
 
Ingredients
  • "WET" MIXTURE
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • ½ cup dates, softened in hot water for 10 minutes if needed
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • "DRY" MIXTURE
  • 1½ cup quick oats, ground into flour
  • ¼ cup raw quinoa, ground into flour
  • ¼ cup finely ground black sesame seeds*
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • STREUSEL
  • 2 tbsp turbinado (raw) sugar
  • 3 tbsp finely ground black sesame seeds*
  • 1 tbsp softened coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350⁰F and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and spray a little bit of oil to prevent bananas from sticking. Once pan is hot, add the bananas cut side down and let it sizzle until the bottom is caramelized. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown too. The whole process should take 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. While the bananas are cooking, whisk together all the "dry" mixture ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Blend the caramelized bananas with the rest of the "wet" mixture ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add this "wet" mixture to the "dry" mixture and use a spatula to mix until evenly incorporated. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. In a bowl, mix the streusel ingredients together with a fork until crumbly. Spread the streusel mixture over the top of the batter and bake it for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the loaf to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
*Use the roasted variety if possible
Recipe by Radiant Rachels at https://radiantrachels.com/black-sesame-streusel-caramelized-banana-bread/