3/4 c sugar
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 egg
*1 tbsp flax meal as an egg substitute (this is my secret ingredient)
3 very ripe bananas
1 c whole wheat flour
1 c white flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 c walnuts (optional)
*1 tbsp ground flax meal mixed with 3 tbsp of water, let soak for 2 minutes
Mix all ingredients in one bowl, one at a time. So easy. Makes for easy clean-up.
**The mini chocolate chips are important as they will remain even throughout the entire loaf, whereas the regular size ones will sink to the bottom.**
Spray a 9 x 4 loaf pan with cooking spray. Cook in a 375 degree oven for about 55 min-1 hour. Let cool, slice and enjoy.
Wrap it with this handy little wrapper that I found at joy ever after and take it to a neighbor.
If you make this, I would love to hear about it! Let me know in the comments what you thought.
Linking up with Kristen at We are THAT Family.
I make banana bread at least once a week because I am such a good Mom. :) I will have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteThe word flax scares me though. I'm willing to temporarily trust you on this though and try it.
I'll report back after I make it.
there's something about fall that makes me want home made breads! this sounds awesome. i love flax. i must try this.
ReplyDeleteI want to make banana bread tonight. This looks perfect. I don't have flax seed. I wonder if chia would work as well? Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteThat is a hit when the whole family enjoys. Looks yummy and perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI love making breads (have whole wheat rolls raising now). They are so easy to use in sheltering. Thank you for the link for the tag. So perfect. Do you substitute flax for eggs in other things, too? I'm always trying to find ways to include it.
ReplyDeleteI have responded to most via email, but my response to Pamela was one that I thought would be helpful for others to know.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela,
Yes, I sometimes substitute flax for eggs in pancakes. And I have done it in muffins as well. I usually experiment with it when a recipe calls for more than 1 egg. I have noticed that flax definitely makes things moister which is good in some cases but not always in others.
We have a very similar recipe and my dd loves it too. Thanks for linking up to the NOBH!
ReplyDeleteI love reading a recipe and having an a-ha moment.
ReplyDeleteWe use a recipe from my grandmother, but we could update it to include using whole wheat flour like this recipe, adding some flax (who would know), and the kids would be thrilled if it had chocolate chips! And the tip about small ones versus bigs ones is a great idea!
New follower from the NOBH.
Regina, They Crazy Nuts Mom