Whole Wheat Banana Bread
This Whole Wheat Banana Bread is made with whole grains and naturally sweetened, yet bakes up soft, tender, and full of rich banana flavor.
Servings: 12 slices
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups whole white wheat flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon iodized salt
- ¼ cup canola oil or melted coconut oil or butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mashed banana ~3-4 really ripe medium bananas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉/175℃ and grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
- Over a large mixing bowl, sift 1¾ cups whole white wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon iodized salt and give it a quick whisk to combine.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup canola oil, ½ cup honey, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 large egg. Add in 1 cup 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 with just a few moist crumbs or the clean. Alternatively, insert a digital thermometer into the center of the loaf. It will be done baking when it reaches an internal temperature of 200-205°F.
- Cool the banana bread for 10 minutes in the loaf pan on a cooling rack. Gently loosen the bread from the sides of the pan by running a butter knife along edges, then remove the bread from the pan. Let finish cooling to room temperature before slicing to keep slices intact.
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Notes
Storage: Allow the loaf to cool fully before wrapping well or placing it in an airtight container. Store for 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Egg-Free: Mix 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 medium bananas.
Using Frozen Bananas: Microwave about 2 cups of peeled frozen banana chunks for 1 to 2 minutes 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.9mg
