Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe, where ripe bananas shine through in every bite. This moist and flavorful banana bread is not only easy to make but also packed with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a delightful dessert, this recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Enjoy it warm or toasted, topped with nut butter or fresh berries for an extra treat. Your kitchen will fill with the irresistible aroma of baking bananas, making this wholesome snack a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 ¾ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 ½ 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a large bowl, then mix in honey and mashed bananas until well combined. Whisk in eggs.
- Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined, ensuring no dry spots remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg