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Banana Bread with Chia Seeds

Easy and healthy banana bread with chia seeds made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, chia seeds and Greek yogurt
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour spooned and leveled, not packed
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup mashed banana about 3 bananas, very brown and spotty
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9x5” loaf pan (I recommend metal) by lining with parchment paper or lightly coating with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk to evenly combine.
  • In a separate medium bowl whisk all wet ingredients.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry, stir gently to combine. Avoid over mixing. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just clean. Note: Baking time will vary depending on your oven, so watch closely and add additional minutes if needed.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Metal loaf pans typically cook more evenly than silicone loaf pans, so keep that in mind if you choose to use a silicone loaf pan. Use a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Make sure to use very ripe bananas for a moist, perfectly sweet banana bread. Underripe bananas will produce a less sweet, more dry banana bread.
  • Cook time will vary based on your oven and pan. Be sure to start checking on your banana bread when it gets close to the end of the cooking time and test for doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
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