Healthy Banana Bread!
Enjoy this Healthy Banana Bread! It's made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened, perfect for a nutritious treat.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high quality vegetable oil
- ½ cup honey (168 grams) or maple syrup (155 grams)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 ½ medium or 2 large bananas)
- ¼ cup milk of choice or water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda NOT baking powder; they aren’t the same!
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more to swirl on top
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
- ½ cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk.
- Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Stir in the flour, just until combined.
- Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Swirl with a knife if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
This bread is moist; store it for 2-3 days at room temperature, 5-7 days in the refrigerator, or freeze up to 3 months. For variations, check the recipe notes for making it vegan or gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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