Strawberries & cream banana bread
SERVES 8
For the banana bread
120g strawberries (trimmed weight)
2 large ripe bananas (you want 250g)
60g thick dairy-free yoghurt (e.g. coconut)
2tbsp olive or sunflower oil
3tbsp plant-based milk
75g coconut or caster sugar
1tbsp lemon juice
1tsp vanilla essence
½tsp strawberry or raspberry essence (optional)
250g plain or gluten-free flour, sifted
1tsp baking powder
½tsp bicarbonate of soda
A pinch of salt
1tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
For the buttercream
70g vegan butter, softened
30g vegan cream cheese
250g icing sugar
1tbsp aquafaba or plant-based milk
½tsp vanilla essence
½tsp strawberry or raspberry essence, optional
1tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder, optional