Ok, it’s official. I have a brunch addiction. How good is weekend brunch, though? So mellow, sitting in the sunshine, with nowhere to be and not a rush in sight. It’s the only time it’s perfectly acceptable to eat sweet treats as a main meal, plus it’s usually two meals rolled into one which means only one set of dishes to do. Win!
I’ve had a craving for banana bread for a while but I’m not much of a baker and thought it would be too hard. Turns out it’s actually incredibly easy and there’s the added bonus of being able to lick the bowl spoon while it’s baking, and you better believe this batter tastes good.
I was inspired by this fab recipe from Post Punk Kitchen but made a few changes based on the ingredients I already had at home:
Toasted Banana Bread with Passionfruit Butter
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Agave Nectar
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups plain flour I used a gluten-free all purposes flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla or the seeds from half a pod
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C / 350F.
- Spray a 4x8 inch bread pan with non stick cooking spray or lightly coat with margarine.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
- Cream together the margarine, melted coconut oil and agave.
- Add bananas, almond milk and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Mix well. Pour batter into pan. Bake for an hour.
Always one to take things too far, I decided a one-fruit brunch wasn’t enough. I am crazy about passionfruit. If I had to choose only one food to eat for the rest of my days, passionfruit would be it, and I’m not even kidding. This ‘butter’ was a cinch to make and not only made my house smell divine, but tasted incredible. I have a feeling I will be making it into some sort of dessert very, very soon. Ohhh yes. Oh yes I will.
Vegan Passionfruit 'Butter'
Ingredients
- 1 cup passionfruit pulp
- 1 tbsp Agave Nectar
- 1 squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegan margarine or more if you like it more buttery
Instructions
- Add the passionfruit, lemon and Agave to a small saucepan and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated - about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the margarine until dissolved.
- Pour into an airtight container or jar and place in the fridge to set.
- Toast a slice of banana bread under the grill and then spread it with the cool, tangy deliciousness that is passionfruit butter, mmmmm. If you can stop at just one slice, you have more self-control than me. 🙂
I love brunch too! This combo looks amazing – and so creative! Passionfruit is one of my faves! 🙂
You have great taste, Shira. 🙂
So jealous of your passionfruit! I fell in love with it when I lived in Australia. Now living in Utah, I can’t find it anywhere. BOO 😉
Oh nooooo!!! I’d go crazy without it! You need to book a holiday to somewhere passionfruit-friendly, STAT! Tell them I said so! 😉
you got it!
Amazing! I just had a passionfruit, but I’m wishing I’d made this butter with it! Look fab 🙂
It’s soooo good, Gabby! Try it next time. It makes your house smell incredible!! 🙂
i am a big brunch fan too but ONLY in goof company of course :)) love your recipes!
haha, of course. The company must be just as delicious as the food. 🙂
Wowee, that fresh passionfruit concoction looks amazing.
mmmmm, and so easy! You must try. I’m counting down until tomorrow morning so I can have it again! 🙂
ahahaaha…I know whatchya mean! I love brunch too. It’s the lazy yummy goodness of chillin’ with good grub and good people. Love it.
And some good tunes to boot! Bliss. 🙂
I have a brunch addiction too…(mainly because I usually sleep through breakfast 😉 ).
hehe, I hear ya. That’s half the fun. 😉
I think we need a brunch addiction group. You know, where we can get together (preferably for brunch) and discuss our addiction. 😉
That passionfruit butter looks just ridiculously beautiful and tasty. Great post!
mmmmm, perhaps a vegan brunch potluck??? *drool* 🙂
Brunch=excuse to drink alcohol before noon, Seriously, this is an awesome dish. Great use of passionfurit, and who doesn’t love banana bread?!
Ohhhh yes, only made better with a cold, crisp glass of Champagne! mmmmm… 🙂
oh my! that passion fruit butter looks AMAZING, please come cook for me!
hehe, anytime. 🙂
I love brunch! Might have something to do with the mimosas…. that butter looks so good. I’m gonna have to give it a try.
You will! It would go perfectly with mimosas! 😉
Holy cow. These are gorgeous. Passionfruit is on fruit I have yet to preserve- love the inspiration!
haha, thanks! Let me know how you go. 🙂
What a truly appetizing banana bread & that pssionfruit butter calls my name & mouth too! 🙂
MMMMM! I am not a vegan but do eat vegan 5x/ week! Come on over & check me out!
Sure will!! 🙂
Mmm looks scrumptious! How long does the passionfruit butter last?
About 7 – 10 days, Kat, if you can make it last that long! 🙂
So excited about this! Just wondering what brand of GF all purpose flour you use? Is it the Orgran one? Thanks in advance!! 🙂
I used ‘Bob’s Red Mill’ brand, Lisa. Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you!!
just wondering if the 1/4 coconut oil should be in there?? if it is i’m guessing it went in with all wet ingredients??…
can’t wait for it to come out of the oven!!
Oh whoops! Yes, it should go in with the wet ingredients, thanks Jess. I’ll fix it up now. 🙂