Banana Maple Friands
Oh, joy of joys, your very own, individual banana cake!.. These little friands are wonderfully moist, with a slightly sticky, chewy crust. They’re great served alone or for an indulgent edge, add a dollop of whipped cream!..
140g ground almonds
2 ripe bananas
6 egg whites, lightly whisked
180g unsalted butter, melted, cooled
240g caster sugar
75g plain flour (gluten-free if required, I use Doves)
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra to drizzle
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*You will need a 12-hole friand tin, greased.
- Mash one banana in a bowl and add to the ground almonds along with the whisked egg white, melted butter, sugar, flour, maple syrup and cinnamon. Mix well
- Spoon the banana mixture evenly between the friand tin. Thinly slice the remaining banana and arrange 2 slices on top of each friand.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 160’c fan, for 30-35 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before using a knife to gently lever each friand out and allow to cool on a wire rack to cool. To serve drizzle with a drop of maple syrup.
(They are best eaten on the same day when their crust is most chewy – but they will keep in an air tight container for 3-4 days)
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