Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe, a moist and scrumptious treat that’s perfect for any time of day. This quick and easy recipe transforms ripe bananas into a rich and flavorful loaf, making it an ideal option for breakfast or a satisfying snack. With its wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup, you can enjoy this guilt-free dessert without compromising on taste. Plus, it freezes beautifully, ensuring you always have a delicious option at hand for those busy mornings.
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 or all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl; combine with honey and mashed bananas, whisking until smooth. Add eggs one at a time while whisking.
- Mix in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg