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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Healthy Banana Bread recipe is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, it’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, honey, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For added texture, sprinkle rolled oats or extra chopped nuts on top before baking.
  • This bread can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg