So today's recipe is inspired by the disgusting, brown bananas sitting on my counter, which I'm sure would be surrounded by hovering fruit flies if it weren't so freaking cold.
I am a firm believer that we should be using whole, real ingredients. Yes, REAL butter, REAL eggs, REAL sugar. This bread is delicious and nutritious. If you have some of unsightly bananas hanging around, I suggest you give it a try. It is great plain or with a little pat of butter or cream cheese.
Healthy Banana Flax Bread
1/2 c. whole wheat flour (white or regular)
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. golden flaxseed (ground)
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg plus 1 egg white
2 Tbls. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla
3/4 c. mashed ripe banana (about 2)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Sugar in the Raw (optional)
Preheat oven to 350. Spray or butter 1 regular sized loaf pan or 2 mini loaf pans.
Whisk flours and baking soda and baking powder together in a bowl and set aside. If you are using unsalted butter add a pinch of salt to the mix.
Mix egg and white together on medium for about 2 minutes then add vanilla, butter, brown sugar and banana and beat together. Slowly add the dry mixture and mix until combined. Mix in the walnuts and pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with sugar for a bit of sparkle and crunch.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist.
Let cool for a couple minutes then remove from pans to a cooling rack.
Enjoy!
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