Wholesome banana bread

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this wholesome banana bread. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and a hint of cinnamon, this moist and tender bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. With each bite, you'll enjoy the natural sweetness of the bananas, the warmth of the cinnamon, and the hearty goodness of the whole wheat flour, making this banana bread a comforting treat that's sure to brighten your day.

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease and line a loaf pan (11cm x 21cm base measurement) with baking paper leaving a 1cm overhang over the sides of the pan. Sift flours, cinnamon, baking powder and bi-carb into a large bowl (add husks in sieve to bowl). Stir in sugar and make a well in the centre.

STEP 2 Peel and mash the over-ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth. Whisk buttermilk, vanilla, eggs and oil in bowl until thick and creamy. Fold buttermilk mixture and bananas through the dry ingredients. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.

STEP 3 For the topping, peel and slice just-ripe banana and arrange on cake mixture. Sprinkle with seeds if liked and demerera sugar. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.