Description
Discover the ultimate healthy banana bread recipe that combines moistness with rich banana flavor, making it a perfect choice for breakfast or a quick snack. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes ripe bananas and natural sweeteners to create a delightful loaf that’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply indulging yourself, this banana bread is sure to impress. Plus, it freezes well, ensuring you always have a tasty treat on hand for busy days.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 ¾ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 ½ large or 5 medium bananas)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or regular whole wheat flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl, then whisk in honey and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add eggs and whisk together thoroughly.
- Mix in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg