Description
Discover the joy of baking with The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe! This delightful treat is moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare—perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas and wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, this banana bread is not only delicious but also nutritious. Customize it with your favorite sweeteners, nuts, or chocolate chips for an added twist. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it a convenient choice for busy days. Enjoy a slice warm or toasted with nut butter for a comforting experience that will satisfy your cravings guilt-free!
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 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. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl, then mix in honey and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add eggs and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg