Healthy Banana Bread

This healthy banana bread recipe is a delicious and nutritious treat that's perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's easy to make and packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.

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Healthy Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
50 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per slice
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
6g

Supplies

9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula Cooling rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve slices of banana bread with a spread of almond or peanut butter for extra protein and flavor.

Tips & tricks

For added sweetness, sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon and sugar on top of the banana bread before baking.

Cost

$5