Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this healthy banana bread, a perfect blend of moistness and richness. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With ripe bananas providing natural sweetness, you can feel good about enjoying a slice any time of the day. Plus, it freezes exceptionally well, making it an ideal option for those busy mornings when you need a quick and nutritious treat. Discover how easy it is to whip up this wholesome loaf that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or pot.
- Whisk together melted butter, honey, and mashed bananas until combined. Add eggs and mix again.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg