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Food and Nutrition

Banana Chip Teabread

Prep time: 10 minute plus soaking time
Cook time: 1-1¼ hours
Makes 1 loaf / 10-12 slices

Per slice:
Calories: 277 kcals
Fibre: 2.07g
Saturated fat: 0.63g

1 Earl Grey tea bag
150g dried banana slices
100g sultanas
100ml rapeseed oil
175g soft brown sugar
2 medium eggs
225g self-raising wholemeal flour

Total cost: £2.08
Cost per slice: 17p

Preheat the oven to 180oC, gas mark 4. Base line a 1kg loaf tin.

Soak the tea bag in 300ml boiling water, remove the tea bag, then pour the tea over the fruit and leave to soak for 30 minutes.

Whisk the oil, sugar and eggs in a large bowl until pale and creamy, add the soaked fruit. Fold in the flour and pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 1-1¼ hours or until golden and cooked.

Cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Cook’s tip
Simply serve warm with a cup of tea or with warm fruit compote for a dessert.