Seeded Banana Bread Recipe

Seeded Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Banana Bread:
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• For the Seed Mix:
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

• In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
• Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
• Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
• Add the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

3. Add Seeds:

• Fold in half of the mixed seeds into the batter to distribute them evenly.

4. Prepare for Baking:

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining seeds on top of the batter.

5. Bake:

• Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cooling:

• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

This seeded banana bread is not only delicious but also packed with the nutritious benefits of seeds, adding a lovely crunch and a boost of flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a wholesome snack!