Matcha Banana Bread with Red Bean Paste Filling

All Purpose Veggies

The bitterness of matcha and the sweet fudgy red bean paste is a pairing that's simply meant to be! This unique matcha flavored banana bread recipe has a delightful twist – a luscious red bean paste filling. The earthy matcha flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet and nutty red bean paste, creating a fun and delicious treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

1 loaf pan (7.75 x 3.75 inch or a 8 x 4 inch)

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 180g
½ cup almond flour 60g
2 Tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ cup sugar of choice , use monk fruit sweetener for lower sugar option
1 Tbsp matcha powder
1 ½ cups mashed banana 337g, from about 3 medium fully ripe bananas
½ cup melted coconut oil , or light olive oil
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

Filling:

1 cup red bean paste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, almond flour, salt, baking powder, and matcha powder until well combined.
In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted coconut oil (or light olive oil) and almond milk. Mix until the wet ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Drop spoonfuls of red bean paste filling into the center of the batter inside the pan
Carefully spoon the remaining banana bread batter over the red bean paste, covering it completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy

Notes

*The addition of cornstarch is NOT REQUIRED, but it helps reduce overmixing and makes a softer, more tender textured bread that retains more moisture. Fun fact: cornstarch is the main ingredient in pudding mixes :)

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 186mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mgZinc: 0.2mg***Net Carbs: 32g

Keyword banana, quick bread

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