Quinoa Banana Bread Regular or Sugar Free

Indulge in a wholesome twist on classic banana bread with this delightful Quinoa Banana Bread, customizable for regular or sugar-free diets. Packed with nutrient-rich cooked quinoa, ripe bananas, and a hint of cinnamon, this bread offers a moist, hearty texture with a subtle natural sweetness. Choose between honey or maple syrup for the regular version, or opt for erythritol or stevia to create a guilt-free sugar-free alternative. Whole wheat or gluten-free flour makes it versatile for various dietary needs, and optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips add extra flavor and crunch. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf is ready in about an hour and stores beautifully for on-the-go enjoyment.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked and cooled)
• 3 large Ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil (melted) or vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup (for regular version)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sweetener of choice (e.g., erythritol or stevia, for sugar-free version)
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

If making the regular version, add honey or maple syrup to the wet mixture. If making the sugar-free version, add your chosen granulated sweetener instead.

Step 4

Stir in the cooked quinoa until evenly distributed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the whole wheat or gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

If using walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2685.7

Total Fat 156.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3053.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 104.9g
Protein 62.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 261.0mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2909.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 46.2%