Preheat oven to 355°F.

Prepare 8 x 4 inch loaf pan by greasing with cooking oil or lining with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp ground flax meal and water to create flax egg. Let sit for 5 minutes.

In medium bowl, mix wet ingredients, including flax egg.

In a separate medium bowl, mix dry ingredients.

Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir to mix. Pour into loaf pan and, if desired, cut additional banana length-wise and place half on top of loaf. Push gently into batter.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and brown on the edges.

Remove from oven and let cool in loaf pan.

Slice and enjoy!