Christmas Spiced Sweet Potato and Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of mashed sweet potato (we peeled, chopped and covered it in water in a microwave safe dish. We then cooked it until soft, drained and mashed it)
• 2 cups of self raising flour (can use wholemeal)
• 1 cup of dates (soaked in boiled water for 10 minutes then drained and mashed)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp all spice

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees
• Mix your eggs, sweet potato, dates, banana, milk and oil in a bowl
• Add in your spices and flour and stir until combined
• Line a bread tin with baking paper and pour your batter in
• Cook for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean

Storage Instructions

Store the cooled loaf in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw slices at room temperature, perfect for festive snacks and lunchboxes.

Nutrition Notes

Naturally sweetened with sweet potato, banana and dates instead of added sugar, this festive loaf is a lovely choice for little ones. The eggs add protein, and the warm spices bring all the Christmas flavour without the sugar overload.

Parent Tip

For babies 6-9 months, serve a slice with a little yoghurt or fruit puree — cakes and loaves can be a bit claggy in little mouths, and extra moisture makes them easier to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age is this suitable?

Suitable from around 6 months. For 6-9 months, add some yoghurt or fruit puree to soften the texture.

Is there any added sugar?

No added sugar — it's naturally sweetened with sweet potato, banana and dates, which is ideal for little ones under 2.

Can I make it allergy friendly?

Swap the egg for flax eggs, the flour for a gluten-free flour, and the cow's milk for a plant milk.

Can I freeze it?

Yes — slice and freeze for up to 3 months, ready to pull out as needed.