Banana Chia Seed Bread is a moist, flavorful homemade quick bread made with ripe bananas, chia seeds, warm cinnamon, and toasted nuts. This easy banana bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of mashed bananas with the texture of chia seeds and the satisfying crunch of walnuts or almonds.
If you have a few overripe bananas sitting on your counter, this Banana Chia Seed Bread is a delicious way to use them. The batter takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare, and the finished loaf is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat with coffee.
Unlike traditional banana bread, this recipe includes half a cup of chia seeds. These tiny seeds add texture and contribute fiber to the loaf. Light sour cream helps keep the bread tender, while brown sugar and vanilla bring out the banana flavor.
Start by combining all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.In a separate large bowl, beat the soy buttery spread and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, followed by the mashed bananas, chia seeds, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
A sturdy 9-by-5-inch loaf pan on Amazon is useful for baking banana bread evenly and achieving a nicely shaped loaf. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, then fold in the toasted chopped walnuts or almonds. Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make quick breads dense.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350°F for approximately 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool further before slicing for cleaner, more even pieces.
Serve this homemade Banana Chia Seed Bread plain, lightly toasted, or with a little butter.
For more baking inspiration, explore our Bread Recipes and Breakfast Recipes.
With its sweet banana flavor, toasted nuts, and chia seed texture, this easy homemade loaf is a delicious addition to your baking rotation.
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Banana Chia Seed Bread
Banana Chia Seed Bread – only takes 20 minutes to mix up the batter for this easy recipe, and then it’s ready for the oven.
- Total Time: 1:25
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup soy buttery spread
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 medium, ripe DOLE® Bananas, mashed (about 1–1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat soy spread and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in bananas, chia seeds, sour cream and vanilla until blended. Add in flour mixture and nuts; stir until just blended.
- Spoon into 9 x 5-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake at 350°F, 55 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove and cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: 1:05
- Category: Bread
- Method: Oven
Once completely cool, store it tightly wrapped for a short period at room temperature, or refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.