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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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This Healthy Banana Bread recipe is moist, soft, and fluffy, made without processed sugar or butter. It uses natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup and healthy fats such as coconut or olive oil. Ready in just over an hour, this nourishing bread is perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast treat, with only 238 calories per slice.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices (3/4 inch each)

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, or olive oil
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour, or plain all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins (Optional)

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, or chopped walnuts, or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Pre-heat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside for later use.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, melted coconut or olive oil, honey or maple syrup, milk or Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Add bananas and dry mix: Stir in the mashed bananas into the wet mixture, followed by the flour mixture. Gently fold these together until just combined. Then, add any optional mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or raisins and fold them in evenly.
  5. Pour and bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and optionally sprinkle the top with a little extra cinnamon, raw sugar, or banana slices for added texture and flavor. Place it in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully slice and serve your delicious healthy banana bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep it vegan.
  • Use Greek yogurt or milk as preferred for moisture; both work well.
  • For a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or raisins instead of chocolate chips.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • To reduce calories, use olive oil instead of coconut oil and skip optional add-ins.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/healthy-banana-bread-recipe/