FLOURLESS BANANA & ORANGE BLOSSOM LOAVES

PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES MAKES 6

dairy-free spread, for greasing 2 medium green apples (300g),

grated coarsely

2 free-range eggs, beaten lightly ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened

almond milk

2 tablespoons honey or pure

maple syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange blossom water 2 cups (240g) ground almonds 2 teaspoons gluten-free

baking powder

6 sugar bananas (780g),

halved lengthways

2 teaspoons honey or pure maple

syrup, extra

2 tablespoons flaked coconut 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan. Grease six 6cm x 12cm loaf pans with a little dairy-free spread; line base and sides with baking paper.

2 Combine apple, egg, milk, honey, vanilla and orange blossom water in a large bowl. Stir in ground almonds and baking powder until just combined.

3 Spoon mixture into pans and smooth surface; top with banana halves, cut-side up, pressing them slightly into the batter. Drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup.

4 Bake loaves for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve loaves warm, topped with coconut.