One-Bowl Weekend Banana Bread

 

Last weekend’s bake was such a quiet little win.

I’ve been trying to learn one new recipe each week - nothing fancy, just something simple to make the weekend feel a bit different from the work week. I usually share a few over on Instagram, then pop the favorites here because I know some of you like having easy, reliable ideas on hand.

This one came from a bit of experimentation (and a quick chat with my AI assistant). I had three very ripe bananas, some olive oil, and treacle - no butter, not much sugar - and it turned into the loveliest, soft banana bread. It kept beautifully for a few days too, which is always a bonus.

There’s something really grounding about baking like this. It’s a small, manageable way to be mindful -just following a few clear steps, focusing on one thing, and making something with what you already have. It’s also a nice reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be big or complicated. Sometimes it’s just blending what you like with what’s in the cupboard and seeing how it turns out.

Perfect with an afternoon coffee and a bit of quiet

Banana Bread (Thermomix, Olive Oil & Treacle)

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 80 ml olive oil
• 60 g treacle or molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 180 g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• half tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp milk (30–50 ml), if needed - I did not need

Method (Thermomix)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C (160°C fan). Line a loaf tin.
2. Mash bananas - add to bowl → 5 sec / speed 5
3. Add olive oil, treacle, eggs, vanilla → 10 sec / speed 4
4. Add dry ingredients - flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon → 10–15 sec / speed 4
5. Scrape down and mix briefly again if needed—don’t overmix.)
6. Adjust consistency
7. f the batter is thick, add milk → 5 sec / speed 3
8. Bake - Pour into tin and bake 45–55 minutes, until a skewer comes out mostly clean
9. Cool
10. Let sit in the tin for 10–15 minutes before turning out

Notes

• This is a subtly sweet loaf—perfect for everyday rather than overly sugary.
• The top will be quite dark from the treacle—completely normal.
• Ours stayed fresh and lovely for 3 days after baking! Perfect!

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