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The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Made with ripe bananas and natural sweeteners, it offers a deliciously wholesome treat without compromising on flavor. Whether you enjoy it plain or add nuts and chocolate chips, this banana bread is versatile enough to suit any palate. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it an ideal option for those busy days when you crave something quick yet nutritious.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
  • ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
  • 1¾ cups mashed ripe banana (about large or 5 medium 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350° F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large bowl, then stir in honey and mashed bananas until well combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, followed by baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 175
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg