Chec cu banane și semințe de chia

Banana cake with almonds and chia seeds

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour
1/3 cup of chia seeds
3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
3/4 teaspoon of salt

2 large eggs
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted)
1/3 cup of all natural packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3 bananas (very ripe ... can even be brown)
a handful of finely chopped almonds for topping (optional)
* You will also need a 9x5x3" loaf pan – 23x13x7.5 cm

Method:

- Preheat oven to  180°C

- In a bowl, mix the first five dry ingredients: flour, chia seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 

- In a separate bowl using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on low until combined.  Add in the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and bananas and mix until combined. 

- Add in the dry mixture and blend on low until combined.  

- Place the batter into a pan that is brushed with butter or oil. 

- Sprinkle the chopped almonds on top.

- Bake the cake until the loaf rises and it a golden brown color (about 30-35 minutes). 

- Let the cake cool a little before removing it from the pan.  It should keep for about 3-4 days at room temperature.