CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA | bondi shopping, engagement, my best friend surprised me, expats in sydney 🎄

Welcome back to a new vlog, probably my favourite vlog ever 🥹

My first Christmas away from home was incredible, filled with so much laughter, baking, sunrises and amazing people ❤️

links:
https://bondisands.com.au/products/technocolor-emerald
https://www.becandbridge.com.au/collections/dresses/products/shilou-halter-dress-mineral-blue
https://oddmuse.co.uk/products/the-ultimate-muse-dropped-hem-mini-dress-black
https://peppermayo.com/products/sarah-halterneck-vest-top-butter

🍌Banana Bread recipe: (refined sugar free)
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 60g melted coconut oil for a richer flavour)
- 60ml maple syrup (or honey if preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g plain flour
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 80g dark chocolate chips (look for at least 70% cocoa content for less sugar)
- 30g chopped walnuts or pecans

Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180c and grease a 23x13 cm loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla. Mix well.
- Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt) in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.


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