Sesame Zen Basil Seed Banana Bread

Sesame Zen Basil Seed Banana Bread

Serving Size: 5-6 Thick Slices

Dry Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups almond flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp fine salt

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Seed–Honey Blend

  • ½ cup Zen Basil seeds

  • ½ cup sesame seeds

  • 2–3 tbsp honey (just enough to blend smoothly)

Make the Seed Blend:

  1. Add basil seeds and sesame seeds to a dry pan.

  2. Toast on low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not burn.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  4. Transfer to a food processor with honey.

  5. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

This creates a nutty, tahini-like paste that gives the bread incredible depth.

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

  • 2 large eggs

  • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Prepared sesame–Zen Basil seed blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk maple syrup and eggs until smooth.

  4. Stir in Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and olive oil until fully combined.

  5. Add the prepared sesame–Zen Basil seed blend and mix well.

  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.

  7. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.

  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    • If browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the last 15 minutes.

  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Pro Tips

Use very ripe bananas (lots of brown spots) for maximum sweetness.

Let it cool fully before slicing — almond flour breads firm up as they cool.

Toasting the seeds is key for that bakery-level flavor.

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