Earl Grey Banana Bread

A fragrant twist on the classic — this Earl Grey Banana Bread is soft, moist and gently perfumed with bergamot, finished with a delicate tea-infused glaze. A little Gelpro collagen woven through the batter adds a quiet protein boost to every slice.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55–60 minutes
Makes: 1 loaf (approx. 10 slices)

You'll need:

Banana Bread

• 240g ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp Gelpro Peptipro Collagen
• 140g coconut sugar
• 70g neutral oil
• 70g Greek yoghurt
• 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves (from 3 tea bags)
• 3 tbsp hot water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 185g plain flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Earl Grey Glaze

• 2 to 3 Earl Grey tea bags
• 1/4 cup milk (adjust as needed)
• 1 cup icing sugar (adjust for desired consistency)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan forced and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
2. Combine the Earl Grey tea leaves with the hot water and leave to steep.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, coconut sugar, oil, Greek yoghurt, Peptipro collagen and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour in the Earl Grey mixture and whisk again until combined.
5. Sift in the plain flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. While the loaf bakes, make the glaze. Gently heat the milk with the Earl Grey tea bags until it reaches a light simmer. Remove from the heat and leave the tea bags to infuse.
9. Remove the tea bags, then gradually mix a few teaspoons of the Earl Grey milk into the icing sugar until you reach a thick, pourable consistency.
10. Allow the banana bread to cool completely before drizzling the glaze over the top and slicing.

NOTE: This banana bread will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container, or up to 7 days in the fridge. For the freshest flavour, add the glaze just before serving.

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