Description
This Honey Whole Wheat Banana Bread is a wholesome and delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and a touch of honey, this moist and flavorful bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add nuts if desired. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- 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 extra moisture, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- This bread freezes well—wrap slices individually for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
