Lion’s Mane recipe
Baking With Lion's Mane Powder: Banana Bread Recipe
Baking with mushroom powder made simple: a moist Lion's Mane banana bread with 1 g of 10:1 extract per slice, mixed through the batter. One loaf, 10 slices.
Servings
10 slices (one 23 cm x 13 cm loaf)
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
55 minutes
Total time
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
Difficulty
Easy
Baking with mushroom powder is easiest in a moist, well-spiced loaf, and this banana bread uses 10 g of Lion's Mane extract powder across 10 slices, so each slice holds 1 g.
The 10:1 fruiting body extract is treated here as a food ingredient, adding a gentle earthy depth that ripe banana and cinnamon carry well.
Whisking the powder through the dry ingredients first spreads it evenly, so every slice gets the same share.
Ingredients
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The extract in this recipe
Lion’s Mane Extract Powder · 10:1 fruiting body
Grown in Thomastown, Victoria. No added starch, grain, mycelium or fillers.
Equipment
Method
- 1Heat the ovenHeat the oven to 175°C (155°C fan forced) and line a 23 cm x 13 cm loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2Mix the dry ingredientsWhisk the flour, Lion's Mane extract powder, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until the powder is evenly spread through.
- 3Mix the wet ingredientsIn a second bowl, mash the banana, then whisk in the brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk and vanilla.
- 4CombineFold the wet mix into the dry ingredients until just combined, with no dry flour showing. Stir through the walnuts if using.
- 5BakeScrape the batter into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a skewer in the centre comes out clean.
- 6Cool and sliceCool in the tin for 10 minutes, then on a rack. Cut into 10 even slices once completely cool.
Recipe notes
The extract amount equals the number of slices. If you cut 12 slices, use 12 g so each slice still holds 1 g.
Mix the powder into the dry ingredients, not the wet ones, so it does not clump and spreads evenly through the loaf.
Use bananas with plenty of brown spots. They add sweetness and moisture, which balances the earthy note of the extract.
Fold the batter gently and stop once no flour shows, since overmixing makes the loaf dense.
For a dairy-free loaf, swap the butter for a light olive oil and the milk for oat milk.
Store slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
This is a food recipe, not a health product. The extract is used here as a food ingredient, and Lion's Mane is traditionally used as a culinary mushroom.
Pairing
Serve a slice with a Lion's Mane latte or a plain flat white.
If you have already had your 1 g serve in the slice, pair it with a regular coffee or tea instead.
Why this extract
10:1
Fruiting body extract
32.2%
Beta-glucans in a tested blend with 1% BioPerine (Symbio, May 2026)
0
Added starch, grain or fillers
Lab results apply to the sample tested, not every batch. See the lab results
Nutrition (per serve)
Estimated values per slice (one tenth of the loaf), made with full cream milk. Excludes the optional walnuts. Estimates only.
| Nutrient | Per serve |
|---|---|
| Energy | 970 kJ (232 cal) |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Total fat | 8.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
FAQs
1. How much Lion's Mane powder goes in banana bread?
Use 1 g of Lion's Mane extract powder per slice, so the total equals the number of slices you plan to cut. This loaf is cut into 10 slices and uses 10 g. Weigh the powder on a digital scale and whisk it through the dry ingredients so each slice ends up with an even share of the label serve.
2. Can you bake with mushroom powder?
Yes. Mushroom extract powders like Lion's Mane can be mixed into batters and doughs as a food ingredient, much like cocoa or spices. Moist, well-flavoured bakes such as banana bread, muffins and brownies suit it best because they carry its mild earthy taste. Mix the powder through the dry ingredients first so it spreads evenly.
3. Does Lion's Mane powder change the taste of banana bread?
Only slightly. At 1 g per slice, Lion's Mane extract adds a gentle earthy, nutty depth that ripe banana, brown sugar and cinnamon cover well. Most people notice a slightly richer loaf rather than a mushroom flavour. Using very ripe bananas and a little vanilla keeps the sweetness forward.
4. How should I store Lion's Mane banana bread?
Once the loaf is completely cool, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap individual slices and freeze them for up to 2 months, then thaw at room temperature or toast lightly. Freezing slices separately makes it easy to have one slice, and one 1 g serve, at a time.
5. Can I make this banana bread without eggs or dairy?
Yes. Replace the butter with 80 ml of light olive oil and the milk with oat or soy milk. For the eggs, use 2 flax eggs, made by mixing 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and resting for 5 minutes. The loaf will be slightly denser, and the Lion's Mane amount stays at 1 g per slice.
For cafés and brands
Put this drink on your menu, or under your label.
Bulk extract in 1 kg and 5 kg packs, plus white and private label powder and capsules.
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