Banana Nut Bread with Wellness Boost Recipe
This Banana Nut Bread with Wellness Boost recipe is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas, walnuts, and chia seeds, it’s a delicious treat with added nutritional benefits.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Banana Nut Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted coconut oil.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- Incorporate sweeteners: Add honey or maple syrup and the beaten egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the whole wheat flour, stirring until just combined.
- Add nuts and seeds: Fold in the chopped walnuts, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the banana nut bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Banana Nut Bread, Healthy, Chia Seeds, Whole Wheat, Homemade