Omega-3 Banana Bread

DESCRIPTION

This classic walnut banana bread recipe was remade to feature ingredients that contain omega-3s: flax seed, canola oil, and heart-healthy walnuts!

Total Time
1 Hr, 55 Mins
Serves
12
Serving Size
1 slice
Meal
Breakfast Brunch Snack

Total Time

Prep Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 55 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
324 cal
Total Fat
15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.5 g
Cholesterol
16 mg
Sodium
264 mg
Carbohydrates
47 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
6 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons flax seed
  • 2-3 bananas, medium-sized, ripe, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup yogurt, vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups white flour
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (low sodium version acceptable)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup California walnuts, chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease one 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. Soak raisins in 1 cup water for 10 to 15 minutes until raisins are plumped. Meanwhile, grind flax seed in a coffee or herb grinder until powdery. Drain raisins, reserving liquid. Mix this liquid into flax seed powder, stir until mixture thickens slightly.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, mix mashed bananas and flax seed mixture. Let sit.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg with canola oil. Add sugars, beat until smooth. Add vanilla yogurt. Set aside.
  5. In a third bowl, sift together flours, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add alternately banana mixture and egg mixture, stirring until batter is just mixed. Gently fold in raisins and walnuts.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into bread pan. Bake for 45 minutes then tent lightly with foil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.