Holiday Raspberry Bread

This is an oops recipe that came out ah-mazing.

I am calling it an elevated version of my traditional Banana Bread.

What happened last weekend is that I had ripe bananas and a cup of leftover raspberries.

So as always, I engaged my creative (feminine energy) in the kitchen, and created this holiday raspberry bread - it was an instant hit.

I wanted you to have the recipe so you can try it too. Let me know how you like it.

Enjoy.

Holiday Raspberry Banana Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes

Baking Time 60 - 75 minutes

Yields 10-12 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour (substitute with a whole-wheat, oat or almond flour)

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cinnamon spice

• 1/2 cup of brown sugar (substitute with 1/2 cup of maple syrup)

• 1/4 cup of olive oil (1/4 cup of coconut oil)

• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds dissolved in 6 tbsp of water (substitute with 2 eggs)

• 1 cup of ripe raspberries (substitute for frozen)

• 1/4 cup of plain yogurt

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350F

  
  

• Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, stirring with a whisk.

  
  

• Place sugar and olive oil in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.

• Add ground flaxseeds dissolved in water (or add eggs if using), add raspberries, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended.

  
  

• Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until moist.

  
  

• Stir in coconut and chocolate chips, if using, until all ingredients have been well combined.

  
  

• Spoon batter into a 9 x 5 - inch loaf pan lightly coated with cooking oil.

  
  

• Bake at 350F for 60-75minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Make sure to check and if needed bake for additional 15minutes.

  
  

• Cool in pan for 10 minutes on wire rack, remove from pan.

  
  

• Allow of it to completely cool, then slice and enjoy with a cup of tea, coffee or on it's own.

  
  

• Note- this holiday raspberry bread is loaded with nutrients and kid approved. It's great for breakfast or as a snack.

  
  

• Enjoy! (make an extra loaf, share with a loved a one. We always make extra and share with friends or neighbors).

Raspberries are rich in fiber, 8 grams per cup, significantly more than other common berries like strawberries (3g) or blueberries (4g). These tiny powerhouses are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients, making them excellent choices for gut health, and can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, or blended into bread mix.