Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line a 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash banana until smooth.

Step 3

Mix in the rest of the wet ingredients into your mashed banana. Stir until everything is well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine together all dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 5

Fold in dry ingredients into wet and mix until everything is totally combined.

Step 6

Transfer mixture to the loaf pan and top it with chopped pecans and sunflower seeds, if desired. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Step 7

Let it sit in the pan for 10-15 minutes, before transferring it to a wired cooling rack to let it cool down completely. Slice and enjoy!