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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes Cook Time
Ingredients

Banana Bread

  • [q:1 3/4] cups all-purpose flour
  • [q:1/4] cup almond flour (ground blanched almonds)
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/3] cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tbsp almond butter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (1 cup, peeled and mashed with a fork)
  • 3 tbsp almond milk
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter (melted)
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • [q:2/3] cup pecans (chopped)
  • 1 banana, halved lengthways (for topping)
  • vegan butter (for brushing)

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 3 Tbsp vegan butter (melted)
  • [q:1/4] cup coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a standard 9×5 baking tin with parchment then spray or brush with vegan butter.
  2. Add the pecans to a parchment lined baking tray and roast until golden and fragrant, 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool then roughly chop. Reserve 2 tbsp for topping the banana bread.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the flour, almond flour, baking powder, coconut sugar and salt.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond milk, melted butter and almond butter.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and stir to combine. Fold in the mashed banana and pecans with a spatula.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon sugar ingredients: melted vegan butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Spread [q:1/3] of the batter on the bottom of the tin. Add [q:1/3] of the cinnamon swirl mix in dollops on top and use a sharp knife or toothpick to swirl a little. Add [q:1/3] of the remaining batter and swirl with again. Repeat one more time – you should have 3 layers.
  8. Press the two halves of the banana onto the top, cut side up, and brush with a little melted vegan butter, and top with reserved pecans.
  9. Bake for about 30 to 35 mins, covering loosely with foil if it starts to brown too much after about 20 minutes. Leave to cool for 10 minutes in the tin then place on a wire rack to cool before slicing.
Nutrition Info
332 Calories, 5 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 43 g Carbohydrates, 18 g Total sugars (11 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 17 g Total fat (8 g sat), 214 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium

Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding
Prep Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. In a blender, puree bananas, and set aside.
  3. In a heavy pot over medium heat, add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Just as milk begins to boil, remove from heat and whisk into egg mixture in a slow, steady stream (this helps avoid lumps).
  4. Return milk and egg mixture to pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Stir in vanilla extract, then banana puree, then pour mixture into a clean bowl.
  5. Chill for 2 hours and serve as is, or for a decorative twist, layer into parfait glasses, alternating ginger snap cookies, banana slices and pudding, and serve garnished with whipped cream and a mint sprig.
Nutrition Info
With skim milk and gingersnap cookies: 754 Calories, 17 g Protein, 84 mg Cholesterol, 149 g Carbohydrates, 75 g Total sugars (35 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (3 g sat), 611 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Iron, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc

Easy Greens Smoothie

Easy Greens Smoothie
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus banana freeze time
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 1 medium banana, peeled, cut into pieces, and frozen
  • 4 small ice cubes
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 ([q:1/2]-inch-thick) piece of lime (peel and all)
  • 2 packed cups baby spinach or tender spinach leaves
  • [q:1/4] cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds or hemp seeds (optional)
Directions
  1. In the following order, layer banana, ice cubes, milk, avocado, ginger, lime, spinach, mint, and honey (if using) in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. To serve, divide between two glasses and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Nutrition Info
With honey and sesame seeds: 297 Calories, 6 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Carbohydrates, 11 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (3 g sat), 218 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Folate, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Zinc

Peanut Butter and Chocolate-Dipped Banana Smoothie Bowl

Peanut Butter and Chocolate-Dipped Banana Smoothie Bowl
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas, frozen
  • [q:1/4] cup creamy peanut butter
  • [q:1/2] cup dairy-free milk
  • [q:1/2] teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/2] + [q:1/4] cup Ezekiel 4:9 Crunchy Cereal
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • Honey, for topping

Chocolate Dipped Banana Coins

Directions

Chocolate Dipped Banana Coins

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Melt [q:1/2] cup dark chocolate using a double boiler method or in the microwave.
  3. One by one, dip a banana slice, place on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with Ezekiel 4:9 Crunchy Cereal
  4. Repeat until all slices are coated.
  5. Freeze for 15 minutes until ready to serve.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

  1. In a blender, combine 2 frozen bananas, [q:1/4] cup peanut butter, [q:1/2] cup dairy-free milk, [q:1/2] tsp ground cinnamon, and [q:1/2] cup of Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Crunchy Cereal. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the peanut butter and banana smoothie mixture into a bowl.

To Serve

  1. Top the smoothie bowl with the Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Crunchy Cereal, chia seeds, and chocolate-dipped banana slices. Optional: drizzle honey on top.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
824 Calories, 17 g Protein, 1 mg Cholesterol, 113 g Carbohydrates, 53 g Total sugars (20 g Added sugars), 20 g Fiber, 39 g Total fat (15 g sat), 228 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Magnesium, [nutrition:4] Iron, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin E, Folate

Banana Coconut French Toast Sticks

Banana Coconut French Toast Sticks
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients

Banana Coconut French Toast Sticks

  • 4 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Low Sodium Sprouted Grain Bread, sliced into thirds
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 mashed ripe bananas
  • [q:1/3] cup Vegan egg substitute
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Caramelized Banana Topping

  • 1 cup of sliced bananas
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
Directions
  1. Start by making the caramelized banana topping. Heat a pan over medium heat. Pour in 1 tsp coconut oil and 1 Tbsp maple syrup until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
  2. Add the banana slices to the pan in a single layer. Caramelize for a few minutes until browned, then flip and repeat for the other side.
  3. Once banana slices are caramelized, remove from the pan and set aside until it is time to plate.
  4. Grab a mixing bowl for the French toast batter. Mash 1 ripe banana until smooth, add 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and [q:1/3] cup vegan egg, and stir together.
  5. Preheat a pan over medium heat. Pour in 1 tsp coconut oil.
  6. Dip the Ezekiel 4:9 Low Sodium Sprouted Grain Bread in the French toast batter, pat the unsweetened shredded coconut on each side, then place in pan.
  7. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes, then flip. Finish cooking, then place on a plate to serve.
  8. Top with caramelized banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
768 Calories, 18 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 83 g Carbohydrates, 25 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 18 g Fiber, 45 g Total fat (37 g sat), 322 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B6, [nut:4] Iron, Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Magnesium, Zinc, [nut:2] Potassium, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate

Salted Chocolate and Banana Bread Blondies

Salted Chocolate and Banana Bread Blondies
Prep Time
45 minutes
Number of Servings
9 blondies
Ingredients

Blondies

  • 2 Tbsp plant-based milk
  • 2 mashed bananas
  • [q:1/2] cup peanut butter or nut butter
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup, honey, or agave
  • [q:1/2] cup gluten-free flour
  • [q:1/4] cup sugar or coconut sugar
  • [q:1/2] tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/4] tsp baking soda

Topping

  • Sprinkle of sea salt
  • Vegan or sugar-free chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Mix wet ingredients together in one bowl. Fully combine so there are no lumps. Mix dry ingredients together in another bowl. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry bowl. Combine.
  3. Pour into a nonstick 9x9–inch baking dish. You can spray dish with light oil spray or line with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
  4. Immediately top with chocolate chips and salt. Let chocolate chips melt on top. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
With peanut butter, maple syrup, and sugar-free chocolate chips: 230 Calories, 5 g Protein, 32 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Total sugars (10 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (3 g sat), 177 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
  • [q:3/4] cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 large handful baby spinach leaves
  • [q:1/2] cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
308 Calories, 9 g Protein, 45 g Carbohydrates, 22 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 10 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (2 g sat), 155 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin E, Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, Calcium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Potassium, Zinc

Matcha Vanilla Fruit Smoothie

Matcha Vanilla Fruit Smoothie
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
1 Smoothie
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse several times until the fruit is crushed and the matcha has dissolved.
  2. Pour into a glass.
Nutrition Info
320 calories, 4 g fat (11% calories from fat), 9 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 88 mg sodium

Cherry Crisp Summer Smoothie Bowl

Cherry Crisp Summer Smoothie Bowl
Sweet, Healthy, Crunchy, and Cool
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
  • [q:3/4] cup Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Crunchy Almond Cereal
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • [q:1/4] cup pecans, chopped
  • [q:1/4] tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/4] tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 cup sliced frozen banana
  • [q:1/3] cup oat milk
  • 1 tsp hemp hearts
  • Non-dairy vanilla yogurt to serve
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the fresh cherries on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until caramelized, then let cool to room temp.
  3. Melt vegan butter in a skillet along with coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Once bubbling, add cereal and pecans, stirring often until slightly toasted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Scrape the topping onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet then set aside to cool.
  5. Blend frozen banana, frozen cherries, hemp hearts, and oat milk in a blender until smooth.
  6. Spoon smoothie into a bowl to serve.
  7. Garnish with fresh cherries, roasted cherries, cereal, and a dollop of non-dairy vanilla yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
1,100 Calories, 17 g Protein, 159 g Carbohydrates, 98 g Total sugars (24 g Added sugars), 19 g Fiber, 53 g Total fat (30 g sat), 756 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, C, D, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), B12, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin K, Folate

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour cook time
Number of Servings
1 Loaf (Serves 10)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup Stonyfield Organic Yogurt - your favorite flavor
  • [q:1/2] cup sugar
  • [q:1/4] cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • [q:1 3/4] cup flour
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 large or medium sized, over-ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Stir yogurt and sugar together and then lightly beat in eggs and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda.
  4. Now mix everything with the banana mash. Optionally add nuts at this time.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350° for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Info
Made with walnuts: 276 Calories, 6 g Protein, 33 mg Cholesterol, 45 g Carbohydrates, 21 g Total sugars (14 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (1 g sat), 265 mg Sodium, [nut:2] Vitamin B6, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus