3 ripe bananas, mashed + 1 for topping, halved

1 + ¾ cup wholemeal flour 

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ cup  raw coconut sugar 

1 tsp baking soda 

¼ cup natural yoghurt

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp of cinnamon 

2 eggs

Optional add ins: nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, nut butter, shredded coconut

1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees 

2. Line a deep loaf tin with baking paper, set aside 

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and coconut sugar until a rich paste has formed 

4. Add the eggs, mashed banana and yoghurt to the bowl and thoroughly combine 

5. Stir through the baking soda, vanilla extract and cinnamon 

6. Lastly, fold through the flour and any additional add-ins you wish to include 

7. Pour the batter into your loaf tin and top with the two banana halves 

8. Place into the oven for approximately 60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. 

9. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing