If you love but don’t have time to cook then this is for you.
I am a huge fan. Not only because it tastes good but because it’s a perfect natural sweetener for baking. Above all, doesn’t need any or sweeteners besides bananas.
In this , I use lots of different seeds because it gives a nice consistency and they are full of nutrients and vitamins. And you might ask why I use ground flaxseeds. The reason is simple – when they are ground your body absorbs nutrients better. Actually, your body can’t digest whole flaxseeds at all.
No need to worry about that with this banana bread!
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with is our go-to breakfast during busy mornings. And is by far one of my favorite healthy recipes. When we hit the gym in the morning I make it the night before. If you’re not on the run you can make it the same morning as the preparation takes only about 5 minutes or even less.
Usually, has to be in the oven for almost an hour but this one only needs a maximum of 30 minutes because it’s not that liquid.
If you are looking for the easiest dairy and egg-free then you’ve come to the right place.
Plus you can also make this as and eat it as a healthy snack.
If you want it sweeter, feel free to add , , or any other sweetener. But keep in mind that it won’t be a anymore.
Is banana bread really bad for you?
is known as a healthier version of but it always depends on what ingredients have been used. This is without added and is vegan which makes it a good substitute for a cake or breakfast.
Is banana bread healthier than normal bread?
This is healthier than normal because it doesn’t contain processed and can also be made gluten-free.
Is it OK to eat banana bread every day?
It is OK to eat every day if it’s without added sugars.
Is high in content?
is high in content but the in a isn’t bad for you instead, your body needs those healthy carbohydrates.
Is it okay to eat for breakfast?
It is totally okay to eat this for breakfast because the main is and it doesn’t contain added sugars because an is already working as a sweetener.
How do you make oatmeal ?
Making this with is made without a blender and the preparation takes only about 5 minutes and the cooking time is less than 30 minutes. Make sure you have an . Firstly, mash bananas with a fork, add all the other ingredients, mix and add to a pan. Bake for about 20 minutes at 356°F (180°C) degrees.
Serve with homemade or any other nut or drizzle over with .
For a special , you can add on top of the loaf before baking or even make it as by using the pan.
Can you put in ?
are a perfect substitute for in . You don’t even have to blend them and can just mix them in. Both and quick work.
What can you add to ?
There is no limit to the . If you want you can add any other additives to your . For example shredded coconut, chocolate chips, berries, vanilla extract, , any other nuts, seeds, etc.
Can you freeze this ?
This can be frozen and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.
What makes moist?
is moist thanks to the . If you want it to be moister you need to add more bananas but keep in mind that in that case, it will need more baking.
Should be gooey in the middle?
can be a bit gooey in the middle but if it’s too gooey and won’t stick together, it means that it needs more baking at a lower degree.
How ripe should bananas be for ?
The riper the bananas the sweeter and tastier your will be. There is no such thing as a too-ripe for this .
Wondering if the size of the bananas matters?
In this , I’m recurring to the regular medium-bigger size bananas. If you have smaller bananas you might need to use more than 2.
Can you substitute for quick-cook in this ?
This can be made with any including quick and . The smaller oats you use the more like it will be.
Is your blender not powerful enough?
You don’t have to worry about a blender with this oat because it has to be made with a fork and a spoon.
If you used a blender then you’d have that needs more liquid and different quantities of other ingredients.
Ingredients
: Both and quick work in this . I like to use quick for softer .
Bananas: Make sure to use because they are sweeter and keep the more together.
Ground flaxseeds: Can be left out but it’s a good source of omega 3 – alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is essential for good health. Your body can’t digest whole flaxseeds which means there is no benefit to consuming them whole.
Chia seeds: Can be left out but it’s also a great source of omega 3 – alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Cinnamon: Gives a great hint to this . Make sure to use Ceylon cinnamon which is the healthiest type, contains lots of beneficial nutrients, and doesn’t have toxic properties. The ideal would be organic Ceylon cinnamon.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1. Mash bananas with a fork.
Step 2. Add all the other dry ingredients – , cinnamon, chia, and flaxseeds.
– Mix and add to a .
Step 3. Bake for about 18-25 minutes at 356°F (180°C) degrees.
– Serve with homemade nut .
Optional add-ins
– Shredded coconut: To add extra taste.
– Sesame or sunflower seeds: To add more nutrients.
– Vanilla extract: To make it taste more like a cake.
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5 Ingredient Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mash the bananas.
- Add oats and mix.
- Add chia seeds, flaxseeds and cinnamon, mix.
- Pour in some water if needed. (I like it when it’s semi-liquid)
- Spoon the batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 20-25min at 390°F (200°C).
- Let it cool down 5-10 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with homemade peanut butter.
Notes
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