Banana Date Flaxseed Bread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 22, 2006

I sort of made this recipe- I used a couple substitutions. I used half and half whole wheat and white flour; applesauce instead of oil; egg replacer instead of eggs; I ground all the flaxseed; used 1/4 cup brown sugar instead of 1/2 cup white; and added more dates. I made a batch of 10 big muffins and they turned out great. I will definitely make this again. Thanks!

—TARAS983

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 26, 2007

After taking advice from some reviewers and decreasing the sugar to almost half, this bread came out very dry and lacked taste. I doubled the recipe (except for the sugar), so maybe that made a difference. After reading the reviews, I was expecting it to be better, but I was disappointed. I wish I didn't make two loaves. I had to put some leftover cake icing on it to eat it.

—Blestmom4

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Nov 14, 2003

Healthy banana bread recipe that doesn't taste "healthy". I wanted to add more flax to our diet and found the perfect recipe. I made muffins instead of a loaf by baking for 30 mins. The flaxseeds give it a nutty flavor and texture. The kids love the muffins.

—NAOMII

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Dec 03, 2003

Excellent Recipe: My modifications: 1) used raisins, instead of dates 2) used all ground flaxseeds, no whole. I had heard that whole flaxseeds should never be used for ingesting or cooking, only ground. So I grounded the whole amount and put it all in there. The result is a nutrient-densed and delicous bread. Thank you!

—Dora

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Jan 11, 2006

I just made this & had a slice not ten minutes ago. It is yummy beyond words! And even better b/c it's so healthy. A note to readers, however - flaxseed must be ground before consumption to obtain any health benefits. I replaced the white flour with whole wheat, used four bananas, and sub'd applesauce for oil. I also halved the sugar, but it was still too sweet. The dates & bananas give it ample sweetness. Enjoy!

—Christine

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Mar 23, 2007

Grind all the flax seed or just buy it pre-milled. You get no nutritional benefit from whole seeds, they just pass through you. I also used walnuts instead of dates, and used whole wheat flour instead of white. Also added 1/2 tsp vanilla for a little extra flavor.

—Christo

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Nov 20, 2006

Love this recipe!! I make it about twice a week. My kids and husband love it and I like the healthy ingredients. I use 3/4 cup milled flax seed. I also use 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar instead of a 1/2 cup of white sugar & instead of a cup and half of white flour, I use 3/4 whole wheat and 3/4 white. I use raisens instead of dates and have also added chopped walnuts.

—Lori

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Feb 05, 2005

I really enjoyed the bread. I used the blender to ground the flax seed, substituted 1 TBSP Stevia for the sugar, unsweetened applesauce for the oil & raisins instead of dates. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars only because I wasn't as fond of the whole flax seed texture(will probably ground all the flax seed next time). It is a great way to have a sweet treat that is so much better for you.

—Wynne

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Nutrition

Calories
263 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
42.6 g
14%

Cholesterol
42 mg
14%

Fat
10.5 g
16%

Fiber
6.6 g
26%

Protein
6.7 g
13%

Sodium
218 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Banana Date Flaxseed Bread

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 263
Calories from Fat: 95

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 1.1g 5 %
Cholesterol 42mg 14 %
** Sodium 218mg 9 %
** Potassium 209mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.6g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26 %
Protein 6.7g 13 %
** Sugars 19.1g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 22 %
** Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 18 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.