Friday, September 20, 2013

Quinoa Banana Bread

Quinoa Banana Bread (Makes one loaf)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs, plus
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 21/4 cups mashed bananas
  • 2/3 cup of xylitol sugar substitute or similar
  • 2/3 cup of cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
  • 1/2 cup of pecan nuts of walnuts (your choice)

Method

  1.  Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius
  2. Prepare a loaf pan using spray and cook
  3. Cream the butter, sugar. Add the eggs and yolk and blend well. Add the banana, blend well. Mix the Quinoa with the banana mixture. Mix the dry ingredients together. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir until it is all incorporated. Add nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out dry.

 
Nutritioal Facts (Per Serving - 68g)
Calories: 214
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fat: 3g