Upcycled Banana Bread
Delicious banana bread made with overripe bananas and upcycled ingredients.
Zero-Waste
75 min
Low Carbon
Low Water
Medium Energy
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted coconut oil and honey/maple syrup.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in.
- Add flour and stir until just combined.
- Fold in your chosen upcycled add-ins and optional nuts/seeds.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Environmental Impact
Carbon Footprint0.6 kg CO₂e
Lower environmental impact than conventional recipes
Water Usage220 liters
65% lower than average meat-based meal
Land Usage0.8 m²
85% lower than average meat-based meal
Nutritional Information
Calories
220kcal
Protein
4g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
9g
Fiber
4g
Recipe Details
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time60 min
Total Time75 min
Servings10
SeasonalityYear-round
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