Banana Date and Pepita Bread
I get excited when I find a few overripe bananas lurking in my fruit bowl. Because it invariably means it’s time to make a banana bread of some kind – hooray! There are so many variations to a banana bread from a simple loaf right through to something more decadent filled with all manner of extra goodies. This banana date and pepita bread sits somewhere in the middle. It is super quick and easy to make yet the addition of dates and pepitas give it an almost caramel flavour and bit of extra texture. Delicious!
It’s a great one to cook with the kids too. The simplicity of the recipe keeps them engaged and they can help mash the bananas, pour ingredients into the bowl and mix away. And there is always the treat of licking the spoon and bowl at the end to look forward to! My two girls both are both fans!
The loaf keeps well for 5 or 6 days, if it lasts that long! Perfect at any temperature, toasted if you like or smeared with butter it is a truly delicious banana bread.
