Banana & Carrot loaf

Recipe

Wet Ingredients:

• 4 bananas (mashed)

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 large carrots (shredded)

• 1/2 cup milk of choice

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tsp sea salt

Icing:

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with baking paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, olive oil, maple syrup, milk and shredded carrots (I like to use a handheld mixer for this).

3. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.

4. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Allow to cool completely before icing.

8. For the icing, mix cream cheese, maple syrup, and lemon juice together until smooth (I like to use a handheld mixer). Spread over the cooled loaf & top with chopped walnuts & spice mix.

Enjoy.