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Banana Bread

Freshly baked banana bread sliced on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by ripe bananas, rolled oats, flaxseed, and walnuts, showcasing a moist texture and golden-brown crust.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Estimated Cost: 14
Total Calories: 3750
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This moist and flavorful lactation banana bread combines ripe bananas, oats, flaxseed, and brewer’s yeast to create a nourishing homemade treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep, this easy banana bread recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and comforting flavor, making it a favorite for breastfeeding moms and families alike.

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Flax seed meal
  • 4 tbsp Water
  • 1 3/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup Quick cut oats
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Soda
  • 4 tbsp Brewers yeast (sifted)
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 3 large Eggs (room temp)
  • 1 cup Sugar (or 3/4 cup maple syrup)
  • 1 1/4 cup Bananas (mashed - about 3 medium or 2 large)
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10 inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Mix together the flax seed meal and water in a small bowl or cup and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (except the nuts).

  4. 4

    Using a stand mixer on low speed combine the butter, eggs, sugar, banana and milk. Add the vanilla and flax and turn up the speed to medium for about a minute.

  5. 5

    Use a rubber spatula to incorporate the flour mixture into the banana mixture 1/3 at a time. Stir in the nuts. Scrape into your greased loaf pan and place in preheated oven.

  6. 6

    Bake 50-60 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Serving Size 1 Slice (1/12 of loaf)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 312.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 220mg10%
Potassium 260mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 21g
Protein 7g15%
Vitamin A 220 IU
Vitamin C 3 mg
Calcium 45 mg
Iron 1.8 mg
Vitamin D 8 IU
Vitamin E 0.6 IU
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Thiamin 0.15 mg
Riboflavin 0.12 mg
Niacin 1.8 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Folate 28 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.08 mcg
Biotin 2.5 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.4 mg
Phosphorus 95 mg
Iodine 8 mcg
Magnesium 0.7 mg
Zinc 0.8 mg
Selenium 8 mcg
Copper 0.12 mg
Manganese 0.7 mg
Molybdenum 10 mcg
Chloride 170 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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