Saffron and Orange Banana Bread

Name: Rukmini Iyer Saffron Orange Banana Bread Recipe | Easy Bakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: A large pinch of good saffron threads; 2 tbsp boiling water; 170ml olive oil; 130g soft light brown sugar; 1 orange, zest and juice; 4 ripe medium bananas (approx. 300g), mashed; 250g self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 50g pine nuts

by Rukmini Iyer from The Sweet Roasting Tin

A twist on the classic banana bread, this recipe adds saffron and orange to the loaf and a generous topping of pine nuts for added crunch.

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-Free
Baking
Family Friendly

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-Free Baking Family Friendly

Introduction from Rukmini Iyer

My favourite types of banana bread are vegan – I find you don’t need eggs for a wonderful flavour and texture. Use the best saffron you can find, as a little goes a long way – Belazu is an excellent and easily available brand, found in larger supermarkets.