Its a Banana quick bread bar! If you are wondering why you don’t see enough Banana recipes here, its because Hubbs is mildly allergic to Bananas. Some days I miss adding some banana to baked goods for that added moisture and natural sweet.
I like the usual nutty banana breads too, but they are usually crumbly and make a huge loaf. So I decided to grind up the nuts and add to the bread instead. This spicy bread got baked in a cake pan and holds well together, so you can just pick one slice up and munch on it without the mess, which is what I did walking around the house. I think the only other Banana recipe I have posted is the Banana Quinoa Oatmeal Cookie.
Use oats, sorghum or other gf flour to make it gf. It will be a more crumbly than this with gluten version, but the banana will hold it well together.
Banana Oat Cashew Quick bread Bar
Naturally sweet, these bars are great to enjoy anytime of the day. Vegan recipe full of flavor
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (32.25 g) ground raw Cashew
- 1/3 cup (27 g) ground Oats
- 1/3 cup (40 g) whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup (31.25 g) all purpose flour or spelt or wheat pastry flour
- 2-3 Tablespoons (2 Tablespoons) cooked Quinoa or any cooked small grain
- 1 very Ripe Banana
- 3 Tablespoons raw sugar or equivalent sweetener
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) vinegar
- 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) water or almond milk
- A generous pinch of ginger nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, add chopped banana and mash it well.
- In another bowl mix/whisk the flours and baking powder well.
- Add the water/almond milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, spices to the banana mash and mix well.
- Add the flours and mix till just about combined.
- Drop batter on parchment lined or greased 8 inch cake pan.
- Even it out and Bake at preheated 360 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick from the center comes out clean.
- Cool on rack before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Banana Oat Cashew Quick bread Bar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 166mg5%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Some news, Puppy mills will be banned from another Southern Cal city. A couple of cities have already passed this ordinance. I would hope that they ban all kinds of breeding operations including pure breed breeders. Though there might be a few good breeders, a majority get sidetracked by other interests. Recently, a property of an AKC judge in WA, who is also a well known “reputable” breeder, was discovered to have a basement full of “pure breed” dogs which were not up the mark, for reasons as idiotic as misaligned teeth. Those poor pups were living in a dark dank basement in tiny cages, without enough food water or any interaction and were infested with diseases and half of them had developed mental problems. It was a horrible sad video.
That tells you how we can never know how reputable or whatever a breeder really is. Please Adopt from a shelter. 6 millions pets are euthanized each year in the US, including very adoptable pure breeds and puppies, that is 1 pet killed every 8 seconds.
This bread is also heading to Dairy free Breakfast club March originally hosted at Helen’s Fuss Free Flavours Breakfast Club.
foodfeud says
March 11, 2012 at 3:07 amoh I love this! It sounds delicious and unlike banana bread, the delightful aroma will only taunt you for 35 minutes as opposed to the usual hour! It’s also nice that it only uses one banana. giving up three bananas for a bread sometimes irritates me.
Will definitely make this soon.
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:53 amThat is funny Maud. Giving up 3 bananas:) I always make a smaller batch coz i have to eat all of it.. so 1 banana works good enuff! Let me know when you make it!
Hannah says
March 11, 2012 at 3:48 amI love how creative you are 🙂 I never grew up eating banana bread as my mum hates bananas, and I don’t like them as fresh fruit, but I know I’d like this 🙂
Isobelle says
March 11, 2012 at 3:48 amYummm! Banana flavoured baked goods have always been a favourite of mine, and I think that the cashews probably add such a good extra punch in these! Man, I haven’t baked in so long. I just may have some bananas lying around too.
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:55 amyeah you have been one busy bee.. saw yr comment on Caitlins post:) Thanks for taking time to drop by!
Scissors and Spice says
March 11, 2012 at 3:52 amWow! I never heard of anyone allergic to bananas before! Such a cute idea to bake the bread flat. My kids would love it!
Terra says
March 11, 2012 at 4:34 amI love this recipe, I am making this for my breakfast this week! It would be awesome for when I travel:-) Thank you for sharing about the puppy mills, I am a huge supporter of rescuing animals, I share in my post tomorrow:-) Sending love and hugs your way, Terra
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:55 amThank you Terra. do let me know when you try it!
chinmayie @ love food eat says
March 11, 2012 at 4:39 amThese sound really good. I like how you have baked it in a cake pan, great idea!
heatherscreativeconcoctions says
March 11, 2012 at 5:19 amugh this looks good and will for sure be my breakfast for the next week… I’m already debating over the spreads I will put on them. Thank you for putting up such amazing bread recipes, I never get sick of them! And thanks for the tips on making them GF, will do!
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:56 amThank you Heather! Hope you like this version!
Sudha says
March 11, 2012 at 5:46 amis amazing 🙂
Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says
March 11, 2012 at 5:48 am1. That bread looks so moist & delicious! Perfect texture. And I love the sound of cashews in there!!
2. I’m so glad to hear that another city is banning puppy mills. It’s a step in the right direction, though I think we agree that there is a long way to go.
Sanjeeta kk says
March 11, 2012 at 8:51 amThe bars look lovely and healthy!
dassana says
March 11, 2012 at 12:40 pmone more bread collection of yours which i have bookmarked to make. again had this post come one day before, i would have made it.
all the ripe bananas i used, to make the sweet appams yesterday. did not take pics etc, so no post of the appams.
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:51 amThanks Dassana. I cant make the banana appams, coz then i will have to eat them all:) you should do a post though for the appams.. coz i am sure i dont know the authentic cersion.
Caitlin says
March 11, 2012 at 1:30 pmit must stink to be allergic to bananas..
this bread looks delicious. i love the contrast of the warm brown crust to the light, inner bread. it looks so moist, too. you are the bread queen.
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:50 amThanks Caitlin. its just a mild allergy, so its fine. the cashews and oats amazingly kept the crumb quite white.
Angie {Successful2gether} says
March 11, 2012 at 6:55 pmthese look delectable 🙂 Found you from Amee’s link up 🙂
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:49 amThanks for dropping by Angie!:)
maha says
March 11, 2012 at 9:52 pmwow this cake looks so good n healthy too dear..thanx 4 sharing this….
Maha
Soni says
March 12, 2012 at 1:50 amRicha, glad to connect with you :)Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such sweet comments!I love everything about this bread,the looks, texture and color and the spice!I bet they’re great as a snack or dessert and nutritious!Will be trying this very soon 🙂
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:49 amThanks Soni! Do let me know when u try it!
[email protected] Dream Canvas says
March 12, 2012 at 5:40 amRicha, thank you and good luck 🙂
easyfoodsmith says
March 12, 2012 at 10:20 amThe bread looks prefect and so moist…also love it’s golden colour. Very delectable banana bread.
hemalata says
March 12, 2012 at 11:51 amDelicious looking banana bread,sounds so yummy.
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
March 12, 2012 at 5:08 pmI would be lost if I was allergic to banana’s – what would top my peanut butter english muffin!
I love the looks of these bars and the ingredient list sounds so good 🙂
Puppy Mills are one of the saddest operations – it is so nice to hear that somewhere, someone is putting an end to it
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 12:48 amit works out fine.. i just make smaller portions of banana things for me:)
yes, i am hoping our sity bans them soon too
Poonam Borkar says
March 13, 2012 at 1:09 amthis looks absolutely delicious..you have wonderful blog..glad to follow u!! 🙂
Spicy-Aroma
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
March 13, 2012 at 7:18 amlooks good, i had no idea people could be allergic to banana! grinding the nuts and adding to batter sounds so nice, it must have made the bread moist. good idea
Junia says
March 13, 2012 at 6:21 pmi am sensitive to banana too after i ate a bad one a few years ago. ever since, my body reacts to it!!! 🙁 but i LOVE bananas. this bar looks fabulous especially with the cashews in them!
Richa says
March 18, 2012 at 7:00 amThanks Junia.. i love the ground nuts in it. makes it such a fun snack.
themustardseed says
March 16, 2012 at 2:00 pmI cannot decide on which recipe to first stop and comment on!! I loved this banana cashew bar,the rustic chana pizza and the vegan french toast! Can’t wait to try them all, starting with this bread today!
Richa says
March 18, 2012 at 7:01 amThanks! Do let me know how it turns out!
Anonymous says
March 18, 2012 at 11:27 amI love the look of this banana bread and will definitely try it. I think it might also be nice with the addition of or, maybe instead of banana including mejdool dates. Thank you.
Amee says
March 20, 2012 at 2:11 amThese bars are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Ruth Ellis says
March 28, 2012 at 10:04 pmThese look delicious! Thanks so much for participating in this month’s Breakfast Club!
Ruth Ellis says
April 3, 2012 at 10:01 pmThe Breakfast Club roundup is now posted
http://makey-cakey.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/breakfast-club-march-2012-roundup.html
Rx
Fuss Free Helen says
April 6, 2012 at 3:26 pmI love this! Oats, bananas and cashews!
Thanks for taking part in Breakfast club.
This month’s breakfast club is all ready to go at Utterly Scrummy. http://utterlyscrummy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/breakfast-club-sweet-treats-pastries.html
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Anonymous says
May 19, 2014 at 8:39 pmMy mom and I just made this recipe, we love it! Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.
yummyfoodrecipesindia says
May 17, 2016 at 6:04 amI mostly wish to have recipes, which are made-up with oats. Banana oat bread bar sounds delicious. Good effort of making new food item. Keep going.
Pongodhall says
April 13, 2018 at 12:07 amLovely and thanks for putting in the gf equivalents.
I am finding it so helpful
Dia says
July 5, 2018 at 3:12 pmCan we skip quinoa
Richa says
July 6, 2018 at 2:46 pmyes
Puja Bavaraju says
May 20, 2020 at 6:59 amThis recipe looks yumm. Can’t wait to try it out. But my kids are allergic to nuts. Can I skip cashews?
Vegan Richa Support says
May 21, 2020 at 7:30 pmYes you can leave out the cashews – just add 4T more of 1 or all of the flours or ground oats.
Vegan Richa Support says
May 21, 2020 at 9:53 pmYes just omit them. 🙂