Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 6 to 8.

Fresh baked dandelion banana bread tastes amazing and has a wonderful aroma. Easy-to-bake and quick to devour.

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Ingredients

>> 1 large ripe banana
>> 1/2 cup olive oil
>> 1 egg
>> 1/3 cup brown sugar
>> 1 1/4 cup unbleached flour
>> 1/3 cup fresh picked dandelion flower petals
>> 1 tsp baking powder
>> 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Mash the banana; then add the oil, egg and sugar, mix well. Stir in flour, dandelion flowers, baking powder and baking soda and mix by hand until everything is perfectly blended.(If desired, add in a few chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.)

Using a rubber spatula, scoop into greased loaf (bread) baking dish.

Bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes.

Check at the 20 minute mark by inserting a knife – if it comes out clean then it is done.

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Recipe Category: Desserts and Snacks