Banana bread

Pop a slice of this fruity loaf in your packed lunch.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C/ gas mark 3. Mash the bananas, then add the eggs and beat together.

Step 2

Add the oil, vanilla extract and sugar and mix well.

Step 3

Stir in the flour, baking powder and mixed spice, then fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 4

Spoon into a 2lb loaf tin (approx 22 x 11cm), place the whole walnuts on the top, and bake for around 50–55 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Step 5

Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool completely.

Step 6

Chefs Tip: You could add other spices to this mix such as ground ginger or cinnamon, or use almonds or sunflower seeds instead of walnuts.

Step 7

Freezing instructions: Suitable for freezing once cooked. Slice, then wrap in foil to freeze. You can then use slices as required.

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