USE CASE
Bake once, slice all week.
A banana-led loaf mix for lunchboxes, post-run snacks and a warmer pantry staple.
Most "treats" are ultra-processed and lead to guilt and sugar crashes .
Using a quinoa flour base, this mix provides high plant protein and slow-release carbs to support muscle recovery and satiety.
The result - a nutrient-dense loaf that satisfies sweet cravings while fueling your next move.
What's Inside
Quinoa flour, gluten-free oat flour, coconut sugar, tapioca flour, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda, sea salt.
You'll need to add: 4 large ripe bananas, 100ml light oil, 1 tsp vanilla essence.
No refined sugar. No artificial additives. A short list of ingredients you'll recognise — and a banana bread the whole family will eat.
How to bake
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Mash the bananas, then add the oil and vanilla and mix well. Fold in the contents of this mix and ensure it is well combined.
To make a loaf: Line a small loaf tin with baking paper. Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, removing from the oven while still slightly moist.
To make muffins: Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, removing from the oven while still slightly moist.
WHY CUSTOMERS COME BACK
Why Power Bread has become a Sunday ritual in customer kitchens — and a Tuesday lunchbox staple.
ACTIVE FAMILIES
A banana loaf with real protein. Customers slice it after weekend runs and pack it for weekday snacks.
LUNCHBOX PARENTS
Tested at home first. The kind of bake that makes you feel good about what you’re packing.
CLEAN-LABEL BAKERS
Short ingredient list, no fillers. If you read labels, this one passes quickly.
WHY TRUST THIS PRODUCT
USE CASE
A banana-led loaf mix for lunchboxes, post-run snacks and a warmer pantry staple.
INGREDIENTS
Quinoa flour, gluten-free oat flour, coconut sugar, tapioca starch, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda and sea salt.
HOW TO USE
Prepare as a banana loaf and serve it plain, toasted or topped with nut butter.
Per 100g. Quinoa-led blend, no refined sugar, with every number clearly shown.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION · POWER BREAD, BANANA
| PER | 100G |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1473 kJ |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.6 g |
| of which total sugar | 19.4 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.4 g |
| Total fat | 6 g |
| of which saturates | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 1160 mg |
Source: ingredient supplier files and SAMRC tables, as printed on the back of every pack.
GOOD TO KNOW
Everything you need to know before baking your first loaf.
Usually just banana, oil and an egg—or a flax egg. Full instructions are on the back of every pack.
One standard loaf tin. About 10–12 slices, depending on how thick you cut them.
Yes. It’s made with gluten-free ingredients. Always check the label if you have coeliac disease.
Yes—that’s who it was tested on. It’s a favourite for lunchboxes and after-school snacks.
Keep it for 3–4 days in a sealed container. It also freezes well—slice it before freezing for easy portions.
Eight months unopened. Store the pack in a cool, dry place.
Delivery is free on orders over R750. Orders under R750 ship for a flat R95. Delivery takes approximately 2–4 working days to main centres.
Email hello@verdantlife.co.za with a photo of the pack and your order number. We’ll replace or refund it—no friction.