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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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This Healthy Banana Bread recipe offers a moist, flavorful loaf made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, walnuts, and warm spices, making it a nutritious and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 large)
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil, plus more for the pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Add-ins and Topping

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons whole rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4 or 9×5-inch loaf pan. Optionally, line the bottom and two long sides of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fold in Walnuts: Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle the rolled oats evenly on top to add texture and visual appeal.
  7. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 65 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Check around 45 minutes; if the bread is browning too quickly, cover the top loosely with foil to prevent excessive browning for the remainder of baking.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe was updated from an earlier version; for the previous vegan banana bread recipe, refer to the related post.
  • Using very ripe bananas ensures natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Cover the loaf with foil during baking if it browns too fast.
  • Feel free to swap walnuts with other nuts or omit for nut allergies.
  • Line the pan with parchment for easier removal and cleanup.

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