Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

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I'm always searching for healthy recipes, and this flaxseed banana bread filled the bill. The flax seeds give the bread a really nutty taste.

Submitted by Laurie
Updated on August 16, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 8x4-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ½ cup flax seed

  • 3 bananas, mashed

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup flax seed

  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

  2. Grind 1/2 cup flax seed in an electric coffee grinder or food processor; set aside.

  3. Beat together banana, oil, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground flax seed, and 1/4 cup whole flax seed in a separate bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold in dates. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
11g Fat
43g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 219mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 209mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.