Avocado Banana Bread with Maple Syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the avocado and bananas together until smooth.
3. Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon juice until the mixture is uniform.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gently pour the dry ingredients into the wet base and fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.