Buckwheat Banana Bread Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. flax seeds, grnd
• 1/3 c. water
• 1 1/3 c. "white" (unroasted) buckwheat groats, divided
• 1/2 c. pumpkin (or possibly other) seeds
• 2 Tbsp. tapioca (or possibly other) starch flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp guar gum,* optional
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg or possibly cinnamon, optional
• 2/3 c. minced walnuts or possibly other nuts, optional
• 1/4 c. walnut or possibly other oil
• 2 c. mashed bananas, about 4 medium (see variations)
• 1/2 tsp unbuffered, corn-free vitamin C crystals
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp. boiling water

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