Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

I’m always searching for healthy recipes, and this flaxseed banana bread filled the bill. The flax seeds give the bread a really nutty taste.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
1 8×4-inch loaf
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup flax seed
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.

Step 2
Grind 1/2 cup flax seed in an electric coffee grinder or food processor; set aside.

Step 3
Beat together banana, oil, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground flax seed, and 1/4 cup whole flax seed in a separate bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold in dates. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263
Calories
11g
Fat
43g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 13%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol37mg 12%
Sodium219mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate43g 15%
Dietary Fiber7g 24%
Total Sugars19g
Protein7g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium50mg 4%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium209mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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