Bosh’s Vegan Blueberry Loaf
I always find it hard to find a healthy option for breakfast as I never have the time to cook myself a nutritious meal so I started researching quick and healthy options. This is one of my go to recipes from Bosh’s ‘Healthy Vegan’ cookbook to have in the cupboard ready for a quick and healthy breakfast. This is a low cal (177kcal) toast loaf that’s packed full of protein and fibre whilst also being low fat.
The recipe below is measured to serve 6 people.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas.
- 120g of unsweetened plant based yoghurt (I prefer Alpro).
- 1tsp of vanilla extract.
- 195g of wholemeal flour.
- 1tsp of bicarbonate of soda.
- 1tsp of baking powder.
- 1tsp ground cinnamon.
- A pinch of salt.
- 100g of fresh blueberries.
- Maple syrup.
Preheat the oven to 180*C and grease the baking tray, then line with parchment paper.
Recipe:
Step One: Peel the banana’s and add to a mixing bowl to mash, continue mashing until smooth.
Step Two: Add the yoghurt and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
Step Three: Next add the flour, bicarbonate, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to a second bowl and mix to combine.
Step Four: Add the two mixtures together and mix together.
Step Five: Now add the blueberries and fold to combine.
Step Six: Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and make sure the surface is smooth. Then bake for around 50 minutes; after use a skewer to check the centre is cooked.
To serve:
Slice and toast before adding the remaining yoghurt, blueberries. and topping with maple syrup for a lovely sweet yet healthy snack.
TOP TIP – To add extra flavour, add a berry compote on the side. I have a personal favourite recipe which is super easy to make (recipe will follow in my French toast recipe post).
