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The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe, a moist and fluffy treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This simple recipe celebrates the rich sweetness of ripe bananas while incorporating wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large bowl; whisk in honey and mashed banana until combined. Add eggs and mix well.
  3. Incorporate baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla into the mixture; whisk until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in the flour with a rubber spatula until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg