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Marbled Black Sesame Banana Bread

This marbled black sesame banana bread is so delicious, nutty, and comforting. It's a combination of my favorite Asian dessert flavor with my favorite banana bread. Black sesame in banana bread form is amazing! 
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sliced marbled black sesame banana bread
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup black sesame seed powder
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups mashed)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (avocado or olive oil works too)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (pure organic cane sugar or brown sugar works too)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk, divided (or any non-dairy milk)
  • 2-3 Tbsp black and white sesame seeds to sprinkle on top (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or spray pan. 
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined. 
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas well. Add the melted coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup of almond milk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet. Use a spatula and stir until combined. Careful not to over mix.
  • Pour half of the batter into the other bowl. In one of the bowls, add the black sesame powder and 2 Tbsp of almond milk. Use a spatula and mix until combined. 
  • Alternate scooping a dollop of the regular batter alternately with the black sesame batter into the loaf pan. Using a knife, swirl batter a few times. Sprinkle the black and white sesame seeds on top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. The top will be a golden brown. 
  • Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes then remove and place on a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days.
Servings: 8
Author: valeria.chao