Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

79 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 55 min
Ready In: 1 hr 5 min

“I'm always searching for healthy recipes, and this one filled the bill. The flaxseeds give the bread a really nutty taste.” - by RUGGLES

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Original recipe yields 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Use an electric coffee grinder or food processor to grind 1/2 cup flax seed; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together banana, oil, sugar and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground flax seed and 1/4 cup whole flax seed. Gradually stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold in dates. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
263 cal
13%

Fat
10.5 g
16%

Carbs
42.6 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TARAS983

Jun. 22, 2006

"I sort of made this recipe- I used a couple substitutions. I used half and half whole wheat and white flour; applesauce instead of oil; egg replacer instead of eggs; I ground all the flaxseed; used 1..." See more/4 cup brown sugar instead of 1/2 cup white; and added more dates. I made a batch of 10 big muffins and they turned out great. I will definitely make this again. Thanks!"

NAOMII

Nov. 14, 2003

"Healthy banana bread recipe that doesn't taste "healthy". I wanted to add more flax to our diet and found the perfect recipe. I made muffins instead of a loaf by baking for 30 mins. The flaxseeds g..." See moreive it a nutty flavor and texture. The kids love the muffins."

Dora

Dec. 3, 2003

"Excellent Recipe: My modifications: 1) used raisins, instead of dates 2) used all ground flaxseeds, no whole. I had heard that whole flaxseeds should never be used for ingesting or cooking, only gro..." See moreund. So I grounded the whole amount and put it all in there. The result is a nutrient-densed and delicous bread. Thank you!"

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