Multi-Grain Banana Bread
We’ve been in de-junking and organizing mode for the past couple of weeks. The garage was a WRECK. We have the biggest recycling can that you can get, the same size as the garbage can, and yet it was filling up days before our pick up day.
Logan was intent that we not throw anything away that was recycling, so he decided that he would save it for next week. And so the cycle would repeat.
You can imagine what our garage looked like littered with milk jugs, cardboard boxes, and other recyclables. Not that his motivation or ambition were bad things, but the place was a mess, and it was actually starting to smell a bit too. Not that you wanted to know that last part since this is a blog about food and all.
We finally got the last of it under control last weekend. Put up a second shelving unit. Made a couple trips to Goodwill and a trip with a trunk full of broken down cardboard boxes to the recycling place.
I figured…why stop at the garage? Yes, I am crazy. No, I am not nesting. Now that the garage was all nice and we had a new shelving unit with space, I decided I’d put some of the appliances I am not willing to get rid of but take up precious kitchen cabinet space on the garage shelves. Things like the ice cream maker, the Bosch mixer, and the Nutrimill Grain Mill. That freed up a ton of cabinet space for me.
And again, I thought…why stop at the cabinets? So I cleaned out the fridge. And then the freezer. And that is where I found 8, yes EIGHT, brown bananas that had been tossed inside for later use. Uhhhh. Problem!
And now the problem is solved. So in a round about way I have Logan to thank for this recipe. Because if we hadn’t cleaned our disaster of a garage I wouldn’t have cleaned out the cabinets and if I hadn’t cleaned out the cabinets I probably wouldn’t have cleaned out the freezer either. Sort of an “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” chain of events.
It’s worth mentioning that this is a very yummy solution to the overripe banana problem. Even if you don’t like bananas. I would know. Because I definitely do not like bananas. Which is probably why we had so many extra in the first place.
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Multi-Grain Banana Bread
This Multi-Grain Banana Bread is a very yummy solution to the overripe banana problem. Even if you don’t like bananas. I would know. Because I definitely do not like bananas. Which is probably why we had so many extra in the first place.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup barley flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup cold milled flax
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cup ripe bananas, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium-large mixing bowl combine the flour through brown sugar. Stir well. In a small bowl, combine the butter though pureed bananas. Mix well.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquids and stir with a wooden spoon until mixed. Don't over beat, just stir until it is combined and there are no dry spots left.
- Divide batter between 1 or 2 greased loaf pans, depending on the size you have. I have a nice medium sized one that fits almost all the batter in. Then with the little bit extra I make 4 muffins for Logan because he prefers it that way. I prefer it as the bread because it gets a nice crust on top.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for40-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. The muffins will take about 15 minutes.
- I served it with a little bit of strawberry cream cheese (just puree a bit of strawberry jam, cream cheese, and a touch of sugar).
Notes
I puree the banana instead of mashing it because I don't like bananas and I don't enjoy chunks of banana in my banana bread. Feel free to mash if you prefer it that way.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 275mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 5g
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Tickled Red says
That always happens with our bananas for the same reason, I am not fond of them either. Now I know what to do with them.This looks great. Thanks 🙂
Katie @ goodLife {eats} says
jastembo – I buy cold milled flax seed at Costco. It comes in a 40 ounce bag with a big red label. The brand is Flax USA. They also have a website with more information: http://www.flaxusa.com
Jennifer says
This is really spectacular with the use of all the different grains! I love using flax in different breads and muffins, etc. Looking forward to making this, love your photos as always!!
Jennifer says
This is really spectacular with the use of all the different grains! I love using flax in different breads and muffins, etc. Looking forward to making this, love your photos as always!!
jastembo says
the bread looks wonderful. and i also have a couple of bananas in the freezer 🙂 do you have a good source for the cold-milled flax seed? i'm a little hesitant to pick it up at the local grocery store since i think the turn-off might be a bit slow. thanks.
Tricia says
OMG ARE YOU ME? YOU ARE ME? You are me??? Seriously, you are in my head! We asked for 2 recycling bins this year (to no avail) and go the smallest trash bin (which when we roll out our neighbors gawk at)…and yet we STILL have recycling!My neighbor gave be a fabulous banana cake recipe – I never thought I would like such a thing seeing as the one time I had to get a prescription filled for my daughter at Walgreens and the pharmacist-man added banana flavor I almost DIED!- but I love it. A frozen cake of sorts. I, of course will try yours, but I will say the unfrozen, baked, refrozen variety shaped up well!
ErinsFoodFiles says
Personally, I find these photos amazing, and the introduction perfect. Anonymous is a jealous loser!
Alicia says
Katie, your website is great. Ignore him, what an absolute a**.
Fern @ Life on the Balcony says
Katie–Your website rocks. I am in awe of your photography skills, and if I just wanted to read a recipe, I'd buy a cookbook. But I like about food blogs (yours most definitely included) is I the story behind a dish, extra advice about how to do something difficult, background on an ingredient, etc.Ignore the trolls babe. It's easy to be a jerk. It is hard work to publish top notch content day in and day out. No one admires jerks, but lots of people admire what you're doing and how you do it!
chikadeez says
What a total douche bag, if you are so annoyed to be on the blog, why did you take the time to comment? Makes no sense! Katie, I love the design of your blog. Your recipes are wonderful too!
Fern @ Life on the Balcony says
Man, Anonymous, you're one tough SOB. You left an anonymous comment on a food blog. Wow. I'm impressed. Can I have your children?
Carmen says
troll. Katie, this website is wonderful the way it is, don't let a person who doesn't even dare to state his/her name insult your hard work.
Pili says
It does sound like something I'd like to try!I like bananas, but I prefer them still a lil green, and hate them overripe!
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
I wish I had some right now. Hunger has struck and I need something somewhat healthy to tide me over til dinner. Can you send some over right away?
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Sounds so good! And I love that you added flax. To me, if you throw flax in anything you can eat baked goods without guilt!
Maria says
I love spring cleaning, well sort of. It is nice to do but a lot of work. Love your banana bread. I always have brown bananas so I will try it!