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Quinoa Banana Bread

Deliciously Healthy Quinoa Banana Bread for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy this Quinoa Banana Bread, a moist and nutritious snack perfect for breakfast or as a guilt-free indulgence.
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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: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Overripe Bananas Look for bananas with brown spots for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa Make sure it’s completely cooled to keep your loaf light and fluffy.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Consider swapping for honey for a healthier twist.
  • 2 large Eggs Beat well for the best texture.
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Flour Spoon and level to prevent a compact loaf.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Vital for leavening.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips For added sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • 1 tsp Spices Cinnamon or nutmeg to elevate aroma.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf Pans
  • measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cooled cooked quinoa evenly into the batter.
  6. Lightly spray mini loaf pans with baking spray.
  7. Divide the batter among the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Once done, cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use only overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ensure quinoa is cool before mixing.

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