Nitrate & Nitrite Free Flaxseed Banana Bread
Total time1 hr 25 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time1 hr
4.6(6)
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10 servings
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 6 tbsp water
- 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
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