Seeded Whole-Wheat Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Seeded Whole-Wheat Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil, such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed, plus more for the pan; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pan; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup mashed banana, from about 3 really ripe bananas; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil, such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pan
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup mashed banana, from about 3 really ripe bananas
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped

1
Preheat your oven to 350u00b0 F(175u00b0C).
2
Oil and flour a 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch (22 by 12-cm) baking pan and set aside.
3
Mix together 2 teaspoons each of the poppy and sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, the remaining 1/4 cup each of the poppy and sesame seeds, the baking powder, and salt.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the banana, eggs, oil, the remaining 2/3 cup (135 g) sugar, and the vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the pecans or walnuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the reserved poppy-sesame-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
6
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out with just a few crumbs attached. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn onto a rack to cool completely. If you feel comfortable, carefully invert the loaf over the sink to catch any loose seeds and sugar.
7
The loaf will keep at room temperature, well wrapped, for 3 days. To freeze the loaf, cut it into 3/4-inch-thick (2 cm) slices. Put in a zip-top bag with a piece of parchment paper between each slice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil, such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed, plus more for the pan, 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pan, 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Seeded Whole-Wheat Banana Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seeded Whole-Wheat Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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