Banana Blueberry Pecan Bread
Snack, Breakfast, DessertThis banana-blueberry and pecan bread is a healthy alternative to regular bread. What you want from bread is something that tastes really good while providing a satisfying and filling feeling.
Calories213kcal
Carbs14g
Protein6g
Fats14.5g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
The recipe uses oats to provide the bulk of the carbohydrate. The combination of high fibre and complex, slow-digesting carbohydrates in oats results in a slow release of sugar into the blood after a meal, and thereby provides a sustained supply of energy to the body.
Health Benefits
Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. the main type of antioxidants in blueberries are called flavonoids and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and protect your body from free radicals that cause oxidative damage, which can lead to disease over time.
Expert Tips
Serve this bread with some jam for an extra hit of carbs!
Equipment
- Oven
- Greaseproof paper
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 120 g Oats (Rolled porridge)
- 3 tbsp Pecan nuts
- 2 tbsp Almonds (ground)
- 2 tbsp Milled flaxseed
- 4 tbsp Desiccated coconut
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 3 Free-range egg
- 20 g Blueberries
- 2 Bananas
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a blender, mix the eggs, coconut oil, bananas, blueberries and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Add this mix to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a wet dough.
- Pour into a loaf tin lined with greaseproof paper.
- In an oven pre-heated to 180°C, bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
1 portion of "Banana Blueberry Pecan Bread" is equivalent to 87g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 14.5gSaturated Fat: 4.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 5.2gVitamin A: 34ugVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1.5mg
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