Banana-Walnut Bread with Flax Recipe

Name: Banana-Walnut Bread with Flax
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 room-temperature eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan; 1 cup sugar; 3 over-ripe bananas, peeled and mashed (makes about 1 cup); 1/2 cup flax meal (See Note); 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/4 cup flax seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 room-temperature eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup sugar
3 over-ripe bananas, peeled and mashed (makes about 1 cup)
1/2 cup flax meal (See Note)
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup flax seeds

1
In a large bowl, sift together the baking soda and salt, and set aside.
2
In a large measuring cup, whisk the eggs and vanilla and set aside.
3
Butter a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
4
Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, until it starts to become light and fluffy.
5
Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter, while mixing, until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
6
Slowly add the bananas, while mixing on low, then remove the bowl from the mixer.
7
With a rubber spatula, mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
8
Fold in the flax meal, walnuts, and flax seeds, reserving a few of the nuts and seeds.
9
Transfer the batter to the pan, and sprinkle the remaining walnuts and flax seeds on top of the batter.
10
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 40 to 55 minutes depending on your oven.
11
Cool the bread in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes.
12
Turn the bread out of the pan to let it cool completely on a rack or towel, and store in an air-tight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Banana-Walnut Bread with Flax falls under the General 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-Walnut Bread with Flax

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