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    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    Published: Sep 7, 2015 · Modified: May 22, 2018 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

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    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s sweet, moist, and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. It’s hard to believe but I was 15 when I first tried banana bread on a student exchange to British Columbia in Canada. How could I’ve survived all those years without it?! Well, who knows, but somehow I did. ;-) Since then I’ve become a real banana bread addict and today we had this vegan banana-quinoa bread with chia jam. It’s hearty, loaded with banana flavor and so easy to make! Plus it’s packed with tons of vitamins! Who knew that something this delicious and sweet could be super healthy at the same time.

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    It all starts with three overripe mashed bananas (the riper the better because than they’re really sweet). I then added cooked quinoa, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, flax seeds, cinnamon, and some almond milk. To sweeten the banana bread I used two tablespoons of agave. Besides, I also stirred in half a cup chopped almonds to give it a bit of a crunch. You only need one bowl to make this banana-quinoa bread, so no piles of dirty dishes.

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    But the best is yet to come: We ate it along with 10 minute chia berry jam. This jam doesn’t need any kind of sugar and it’s ready in no time! All you need to do is cook frozen or fresh mixed berries in a small pot until they begin to get smooth. Mash them with a fork or a potato masher, but make sure to leave some parts of the fruits intact. Then all you have to do is add some chia seeds and cook it for another 5 minutes. This jam really couldn’t be easier! Plus it’s really healthy! The only downside is that unlike traditional jam, you need to consume it within a couple of days. But I guess this shouldn’t be much of a problem.

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    I’m sure you’ll love this vegan banana-quinoa bread with chia jam as much as I do! :-) Hope you all have a great start into the week!

    As always, I love hearing from you guys. So leave me a quick comment below or talk to me on Facebook or Instagram if you like the recipe.

     

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    Vegan Banana-Quinoa Bread with Chia Jam

    This easy vegan banana-quinoa bread with chia jam is perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack in between meals. It's packed with vitamins and antioxidants!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    For the vegan banana-quinoa bread:

    • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
    • 2 tablespoons agave
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
    • 4 tablespoons water
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
    • 1/4 cup almond milk

    For the berry- chia jam:

    • 2 cups frozen or fresh berries I used frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries)
    • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 °C).
    • Place the grated flax seeds and the water in a small bowl and allow to thicken.
    • Combine the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in the flax seeds.
    • Grease a bread tin with vegan margarine and pour in the batter.
    • Bake for 60 minutes. Allow to cool down before removing it from the bread tin.
    • Meanwhile make the berry-chia jam: Place the frozen or fresh berries in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Lightly mash the berries with a fork or a potato masher. Make sure to leave some parts of the fruits intact. Stir in the chia seeds and cook for another 5-8 minutes until the mixture is thick enough.
    • Serve the banana-quinoa bread together with the berry-chia jam.
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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 18, 2015 at 12:48 am

      The jam does it for me ;) I have an obsession with fresh chia jam!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 20, 2015 at 8:23 am

        I totally agree with you, Rebecca! Chia jam is awesome! I kind wait to try more flavors! :-)

        Reply
    2. Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker

      September 17, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Wow, I can’t believe it has quinoa in it! That’s great protein to start your day off with! Does it taste like quinoa, or does it mainly taste like banana?

      Reply
    3. Becki S

      September 17, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      Yum! I can’t wait to start making some banana bread this weekend.

      Reply
    4. Ariana

      September 17, 2015 at 2:08 am

      Mmmm this sounds so good! I was expecting you to use quinoa flour and not whole, cooked quinoa! I didn’t know you could do that haha. Can’t wait to give this a shot!

      Reply
      • Linda mcclintock

        June 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm

        5 stars
        just like to add that if you add lemon juice to chai jam it keeps for ages

        Reply
    5. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

      September 16, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      I adore banana bread! I love that you added quinoa! It looks so wholesome and delicious! Definitely wishing I had a slice right now with some chia jam and a cup of tea :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! :-) So great to hear that you like it!

        Reply
    6. Sandra

      September 16, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      This looks great! I am not a big quinoa eater (my family doesn’t like it) but this seems like a great way to eat more of it without the family noticing! And the chia jam looks fantastic!!! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 16, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        Thanks, Sandra! So glad you like it! :-) Haha! Yeah, I guess they wouldn’t even notice it in this banana bread. ;-)

        Reply
    7. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs

      September 16, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      I love banana bread! I just started making it myself frequently. This sounds delicious, and so does the jam.

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 16, 2015 at 8:13 pm

        Thanks, Debbie! :-) I love it too and it’s so easy to make. It’s definitely one of my favorite baking recipes.

        Reply
    8. Marissa

      September 16, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Oh my, this looks SO good!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 16, 2015 at 8:12 pm

        Thanks, Marissa! So glad you like it! :-)

        Reply
    9. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

      September 15, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Looks yummy, Sina! Love the quinoa bread — don’t think I’ve ever tried a quinoa loaf, but I make something similar with oats and love it so I can imagine how good this bread is. And of course raspberry jam makes everything better :) <3

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks, Audrey! :-) It was my first time baking with quinoa too, but it worked out so well. And I’m totally in love with chia jam, it’s so much healthier and easier to make than normal jam.

        Reply
    10. Melissa @ vegan does it

      September 12, 2015 at 2:40 am

      I love that you used the quinoa in this bread! And banana bread is one of my favorite quick breads so this is just awesome!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks, Melissa! :-) So glad you like it!

        Reply
    11. The Vegan 8

      September 10, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      This is such a beautiful loaf Sina, I love it! I love that you added quinoa to it, an extra boost of nutrition and protein! Great idea!

      Reply
    12. Meg @ NomingthruLife

      September 10, 2015 at 2:47 am

      I love the addition of quinoa in such a go to sweet bread. And now I’m seriously craving this banana bread. It looks so dense and delicious. Yep, craving :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks, Meg! :-) Haha! I know this feeling. So great to hear that you like it.

        Reply
    13. Michaell | Foodscape

      September 09, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      YAASS!! My mouth is watering this looks so fantastic!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks, Michaell! :-)

        Reply
    14. Manali @ CookWithManali

      September 08, 2015 at 4:44 am

      looks delicious! Healthy too! :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:31 pm

        Thanks, Manali! :-)

        Reply
    15. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      September 07, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      This looks so vibrant and delicious, Sina! I love the sweet kick from banana and the extra richness from the almond milk sounds SO SO good!!:)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 15, 2015 at 1:31 pm

        Thanks, Anu! :-) So great to hear that you like it!

        Reply
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