Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

I’m always searching for healthy recipes, and this one filled the bill. The flaxseeds give the bread a really nutty taste.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Use an electric coffee grinder or food processor to grind 1/2 cup flax seed; set aside.

Step: 2

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

Step: 3

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

Per Serving: 263 calories; protein 6.7g; carbohydrates 42.6g; fat 10.5g; cholesterol 37.2mg; sodium 218.5mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always rise as well as white bread.

To make this in a dough , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.