How to Make Banana Walnut Flax Seed Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of homemade bread! If you're a fan of moist, delicious breads with a hint of sweetness and crunch, then you're in for a treat with this Banana Walnut Flax Seed Bread recipe. This delightful bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack any time of the day. It’s easy to make and is sure to become a favorite in your home.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and nutty flax seeds. The bananas add a na...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup flaxseed meal
  • ¼ cup wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup sunflower seed oil
  • ⅓ cup roasted walnut oil
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 5 large ripe bananas, coarsely mashed, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 8x4-inch loaves

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, wheat germ, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir walnuts into dry ingredients.
  • Beat eggs and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add sunflower seed oil, walnut oil, and yogurt; beat to combine. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and mix briefly, until just moistened. Divide batter between loaf pans.
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove pans from the oven and let sit 5 minutes, then remove loaves to cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 332mg