When I first moved out of my parents house I began to cook and bake for myself. It seemed like all my friends got their own places around the same time. There was always a get together or party going on. For some reason and I – can remember it so clearly – everyone had a banana bread recipe. I must admit they all looked great and tasted delicious. Well, here is my updated version with the addition of dates and then cut into squares from an 8″ x 8″ pan. Really simple to make and as I sit at breakfast with my Banana Bread Square I think life is good and I can see clearly that these are my future ‘good old days’.
Banana Bread Squares
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 bananas 1 cup mashed
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1-1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1 cup dates chopped
Instructions
- Lightly oil an 8" x 8" baking pan.
[img src="https://veganinthefreezer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Banana-Bread-Squares-dry-ingredients.jpg"] - Mix all of the ingredients together but do not over mix.
- Pour into the prepared square pan.
[img src="http://veganinthefreezer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Banana-Bread-Squares-wet-ingredients.jpg"] - Bake at 375• for 30 minutes.
- Told ya it was easy.
- Cool in the pan on a rack and then cut into squares.
[img src="http://veganinthefreezer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Banana-Bread-Squares-plated.jpg"] - TO FREEZE:
- After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article http://veganinthefreezer.com/preparing-food-for-the-freezer/
- They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. The microwave will also zap them in 10 seconds.
[img src="http://veganinthefreezer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Banana-Bread-Squares-and-Soy-Milk.jpg"]
Fran Sommerville says
How can you make this without using OIL?
Ginny McMeans says
Oops, you missed that. There is oil in this recipe although I am sure it is not impossible to create one.
Candace W. says
I love your site and recipes.
Going to make the date bars and banana bread squares.
Do you use fresh dates and chop them or use the packaged chopped dates?
Ginny McMeans says
Thanks so much Candace. I buy the packaged dates that are not chopped. They are much more moist. Fresh dates would be really good too!