Hello lovelies, I have a slightly different version of the delicious banana bread for you today. It’s an autumnal banana bread with plums and hazelnuts. I just could not help adapting our favorite recipe a bit more seasonally. The result is this delicious variety with plum jam, roasted hazelnuts and cinnamon. You can probably imagine how the kitchen smelled, right?

I have also omitted sugar completely in this recipe. The banana bread contains only the natural sweetness of bananas, dates and applesauce. So delicious and with the addition of applesauce and sparkling water it still turns out super fluffy. The plum jam in the layers is just delicious and I was very happy that it worked so well. I got the freshly made plum jam from a dear friend of mine. Maybe you have already made some, otherwise you can of course also use a store bought one.

Banana bread with plums and hazelnuts beside a bouquet, from above

Recipe

And now here is the recipe for the banana bread with plums and hazelnuts:

Vegan banana bread with plums and hazelnuts

Banana bread with plums and hazelnuts, plated on a marble board

Since the banana bread isn‘t so sweet, you can also perfectly enjoy it for breakfast and if you like, coat it with some more plum jam, nut butter or chocolate cream. You can be sure that we have tried all 3 versions and liked them. At the moment, I really enjoy sweetening recipes with dates because they are not only delicious, but also healthy. They contain vitamins, minerals and are even full of antioxidants. They are also high in calories, but a good source of energy.

Sliced banana bread with plums and hazelnuts, close-up

I love this combination of warm and soft aromas, such as plum, cinnamon and crunchy nuts. Therefore, this banana bread is my favorite in autumn and winter. If you prefer the classics, then I already have a recipe on the blog here. This one is baked with walnuts and chocolate and no less delicious. And for the winter, when fresh cranberries are available again, of course I have the right version here.

Autumnal banana bread with plums and hazelnuts

The roasted hazelnuts are definitely the highlight of this banana bread with plums and hazelnuts. You can either roast them yourself, but you can get roasted hazelnuts more and more in the supermarkets and I can promise you, that really makes a big difference.

Slices of banana bread with plums served on a plate

Banana bread slices with hazelnuts and plums, from above

I hope I have inspired you to bake this delicious and autumnal banana bread with plums and hazelnuts. I am very excited about how you like it and look forward to your feedback.

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banana bread with plums and hazelnuts