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Healthy Banana Bread!

Healthy Banana Bread!

This Healthy Banana Bread is a deliciously moist loaf made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high-quality vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 units eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 ½ medium or 2 large bananas)
  • ¼ cup milk of choice or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda NOT baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more to swirl on top
  • 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk.
  • Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Switch to a big spoon and stir in the flour, just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Optionally, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

This bread is moist and will keep for just two or three days at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for five to seven days, or freeze for up to three months. Optional adaptations include using maple syrup for a vegan version, substituting flax eggs for a egg-free version, or using gluten-free flour alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Gluten-Free Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Bread, Whole Wheat Banana Bread
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