Banana rice bread. /How to make west African banana rice bread recipe .mostly Liberian style.

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: mashed pumpkin

Applesauce reduces sugar and calories, while pumpkin is often less expensive.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Soak 2 cups of jasmine rice for 12-15 hours, then wash and dry it before blending.

Blend the soaked rice to get 4 cups of blended rice.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of blended rice, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda; mix well and set aside.

Mash 5 ripe bananas in a separate bowl using a potato masher.

Add 1 cup of oil and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the mashed bananas; mix until combined.

Gradually add the rice mixture to the banana mixture, mixing gently until combined.

Grease the baking pan with 4 tablespoons of oil.

Pour the batter into the greased baking pan.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-45 minutes, checking for doneness until golden brown.

Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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