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Buckwheat Banana Bread

This buckwheat banana bread is a hearty and delicious gluten free quick bread. 
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword buckwheat banana bread, gluten free banana bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 245kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 ½ cups buckwheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the eggs, butter, maple syrup, and applesauce.
  • Add the buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle the optional turbinado sugar over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife pulls out clean from the center. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes in the pan, then flip it and continue to cool on a cooling rack or plate. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 245 calories, 10 g fat, 5.5 g saturated fat, 370 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 5 g protein, Vitamin D: 3%, Calcium: 7%, Iron: 7%, Potassium: 10%

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal