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Close-up of a slice of healthy banana bread with a golden crust, showcasing the moist interior and banana pieces.
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Healthy Banana Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A moist and wholesome banana bread perfect for a quick snack or breakfast, combining natural sweetness with whole wheat goodness.

Ingredients

Wet ingredients

  • 75 grams melted coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil
  • 168 grams honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 225 grams mashed ripe bananas (about 2½ medium or 2 large bananas)
  • 56 grams milk of choice or water

Dry ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 220 grams white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour

Optional mix-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, or banana slices (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk melted oil and honey, add eggs, then stir in bananas and milk.
  • Mix in baking soda, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Fold in flour and optional mix-ins.
  • Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with cinnamon, and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon on top before baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, healthy, Whole Wheat