Method
- 1. Preheat oven to 180˚C (160˚C Fan, Gas Mark 4). Grease and base line a 2lb loaf tin.
- 2. Combine the chopped pecan nuts, dates and sugar in a small bowl, set aside.
- 3. Peel the bananas and mash in a bowl.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, Baking Powder and mixed spice then add the sugar mixture.
- 5. Melt the butter then lightly beat it together with the yoghurt, egg and Natural Vanilla Extract.
- 6. Add the yoghurt mixture to the dry ingredients, beat well, then add the mashed bananas. Carefully fold in, do not over mix.
- 7. Place the banana bread mixture into the loaf tin, decorate with remaining pecan halves and bake in the oven for 50 – 60 minutes.
- 8. Once cooked, leave in tin for 5 minutes and then remove and place on a cooling rack.