This hearty and healthy Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed is a delicious way to enjoy a classic treat with a nutritious twist. Packed with fiber-rich flaxseeds, whole-wheat flour, and crunchy walnuts, this banana bread makes for a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, DessertCuisine: American8
servings10
minutes40
minutes200
kcalYou can store the banana bread wrapped well in plastic wrap at room temperature up to four days.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened, for pan
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed (from about 2 tablespoons whole)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
1/2 cup walnuts (about 1 3/4 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan using 1 teaspoon of softened unsalted butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, egg white, light-brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and mashed bananas.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the toasted, chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 200
Total Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 180 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 24 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 5 g
This Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed offers the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. The combination of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and flaxseeds delivers both great taste and added health benefits, making it a treat you can feel good about enjoying any time of day.
