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Quinoa Banana Bread

Energizing Quinoa Banana Bread that's Perfectly Sweet and Fluffy

This Quinoa Banana Bread is a nutritious and delicious twist on the classic, perfectly sweet and fluffy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Overripe Bananas Look for lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness.
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa Must be cooled before mixing.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon into measuring cup to avoid overpacking.
  • 2 large Eggs Let reach room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust based on taste; can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter For richness; coconut oil can be used for dairy-free.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check expiration date for freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts or Chocolate Chips Chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips work well.
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup For a natural sweetener alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Loaf pans
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray four mini loaf pans with baking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, whisk together.
  3. In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold the mashed overripe bananas into the wet mixture using a spatula.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
  6. Carefully fold in the cooled, cooked quinoa into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter among the four prepared loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover quinoa banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Slices can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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