Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed Recipe

Name: Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon, softened, for pan; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup ground flaxseed; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large whole egg, plus 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2); 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted (page 53) and coarsely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon, softened, for pan
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large whole egg, plus 1 large egg white
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted (page 53) and coarsely chopped (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brush a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with softened butter.
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In a bowl, whisk together both flours, flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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With an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat whole egg and egg white until thoroughly combined.
5
Add melted butter, the sugar, vanilla, and bananas, and mix until combined.
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Add the flour mixture, and mix on low speed just until incorporated.
7
Stir in walnuts by hand.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Let cool slightly in pan on a wire rack before turning out onto rack to cool completely, top side up.
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The bread can be wrapped tightly in plastic and kept at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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(Per Seving)
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Calories: 263g
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Saturated: 3g
15
Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
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Cholesterol: 35mg
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Carbohydrates: 37g
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Protein: 6.1g
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Sodium: 231mg
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Fiber: 4.3g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon, softened, for pan, 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed

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