Banana, Walnut & Chia Loaf

Ingredients

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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C fan-forced. Grease and line with baking paper the inside of a large loaf pan and trim the edges so sit just above the edge of the tin.
2. In a large bowl sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together. Add the chia seeds to the dry ingredients, mix and set aside.
3. Over a stovetop or in the microwave melt the butter and add place in a medium sized bowl.
4. Add the sugar and whisk till combined.
5. Slowly whisk in the eggs one at a time until completely incorporated then whisk for a further 30 seconds.
6. Mash the three bananas together.
7. Add the yoghurt, one tbs of milk, mashed banana and walnuts to the wet ingredients and stir until everything is well incorporated in the batter.
8. If the batter looks like it is too dry then add another tbs of milk to the batter.
9. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three equal portions, stirring after each addition. Be sure not to over mix, the batter is ready once the dry mixture is completely incorporated.
10. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and top with extra chia seeds, coconut and walnuts.
11. Place in the over for 45 to 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean and the loaf is golden brown on top.