Posted on January 30, 2012
Walnut Blueberry Banana Bread
One of the poster-children for antioxidants, sweet blueberries lend a burst of color to classic banana bread, while walnuts give each tender slice a textural kick.
By Heather Bainbridge, RD | Photo: Jodi Pudge
INGREDIENTS:
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 3/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 2 egg whites
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 cup 1% buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup spelt flour
- 1 tsp orange rind, grated
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted walnuts, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a nonstick loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together banana, flaxseed, egg whites, honey and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, salt, flours and orange rind. Combine dry ingredients into banana mixture. Gently fold in blueberries and walnuts. Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrients per 4 x 1/2-inch slice: Calories: 200, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 33 g, Fiber: 6 g, Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 8 g, Sodium: 260 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
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