Banana Bread

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Ingredients

DRY INGREDIENTS

2 cups (500 ml) whole wheat flour

2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder

1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

½ tbsp (7.5 ml) ground cinnamon

½ cup (125 ml) pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)

WET INGREDIENTS

3 ripe bananas

2 large eggs

⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil

⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup

¼ cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
3. In a second bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add and mix in all the wet ingredients.
4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly, slice and serve.

Tip: Reserve some of the seeds to sprinkle on top of the bread for a crunchy texture. Loaf can be frozen for later use.

Nutrition team’s advice: This banana bread is a source of whole grains. Pair it with a fruit or vegetable and a source of protein to create a complete breakfast.

Recipe inspiration: https://stephaniecote.ca/pain-aux-bananes-parfait/