Healthy Banana Bread

Loaf of banana bread on wooden cutting board.

5 from 11 votes

Moist, tender, and full of banana flavor, this recipe for Healthy Banana Bread is made with whole grains, naturally sweetened, and lower in fat, yet just as delicious as the classic recipe.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Loaf Pan

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups whole white wheat flour or whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup canola oil or melted coconut oil or butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup mashed banana 3-4 bananas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch loaf pan.
In mixing bowl, sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine oil, honey, vanilla and egg. Add in mashed banana and mix well.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to over mix.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in pan and then remove from pan and finish cooling before slicing.

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Notes

Storage: Allow the loaf to cool fully before wrapping well or placing it in an air-tight container. Store for 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

Egg-Free Banana Bread: Mix together 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 5 minutes and use in place of the egg.

Bananas: Be sure the bananas are super ripe for the most flavor and sweetness. 1 cup of mashed bananas is equivalent to 3 average-sized bananas.

Using Frozen Bananas: Microwave about 2 cups of peeled frozen banana chunks for 1 to 2minutes and then mash well. Measure out 1 cup of banana puree (should be about 1 cup exactly) and let cool before adding to wet ingredients, so you won't scramble eggs.

Mini Banana Bread Loaves: This recipe will also yield 10 mini banana bread loaves. Prepare the batter as directed and then bake for 25-30 minutes in greased mini loaf pans.

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