This Banana Bread recipe incorporates sunflower seeds for added texture and nutrition. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread, making it both delicious and healthy.
The recipe is simple to follow and perfect for using up overripe bananas. Enjoy this moist and flavorful bread as a snack or breakfast option.
Easy Banana Bread With Sunflower Seeds Recipe
This Banana Bread With Sunflower Seeds recipe features ripe bananas blended with sunflower seeds, creating a moist and nutty loaf. The preparation time is about 15 minutes, and it bakes in approximately 60 minutes, yielding 1 loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Sunflower Seeds: Gently fold in the sunflower seeds until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 loaf
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
