Banana Bread with Pecans and Golden Flax

Banana bread became popular in the United States during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Banana Bread with Pecans and Golden Flax

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 ripe Bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ cup Golden flaxseed meal
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and golden flaxseed meal.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the pecans.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.