Blueberry Breakfast Loaf

  • Makes 10
  • Prep time 10

Bursting with breakfast berry goodness

Eating a slice or two of this loaf has to be the perfect way to start your day and add some nourishment to your morning.

Bursting with blueberries; renowned for containing high levels of nutrients yet low in calories. The main compounds in blueberries belong to a family of polyphenols antioxidants called flavonoids, said to be beneficial for health due to their anti-inflammatory nature. With the addition of oats, this recipe contributes towards your soluble fibre intake, known to be beneficial for a healthy heart and will also help to fill you up in the morning which can be helpful. 

Ingredients
2 large or 3 small very ripe bananas
150g fresh blueberries
200g buckwheat flour
50g oats
1 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 eggs or 2 flax eggs
4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180c. Grease a loaf tin with coconut oil.

  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the eggs, milk, vanilla, melted coconut oil and honey.

  3. In another bowl, mix together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder.

  4. Fold the dry ingredients in to the wet and mix well. Stir through the blueberries.

  5. Pour into the tin and spread out evenly. Sprinkle the top with oats.

  6. Bake for 45 minutes. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out and cooling on a rack.

  7. Serve a slice warm with a spread of your favourite nut butter!