Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade goodness with The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe. This moist and flavorful bread is crafted with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners, making it a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, you can whip up this wholesome loaf, fill your kitchen with its inviting aroma, and enjoy each slice topped with nut butter or fresh fruit. Whether you savor it warm from the oven or freeze slices for busy mornings, this banana bread is a versatile staple that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 ¾ cups mashed ripe bananas (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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and combine it in a bowl with honey and mashed bananas. Whisk until blended, then add eggs.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg