Banana Bread Recipe (Healthy and Easy)
This nutritious banana bread is genuinely the top choice! It’s incredibly soft, packed with a deep banana taste, and super simple to prepare.
This recipe embodies the essence of traditional banana bread—it’s light, tender, rich in banana flavor, and enjoyed by both kids and adults.
Plus, this recipe only needs one mixing bowl, a handful of measuring cups, and a few simple ingredients.
What Makes this Banana Bread Healthy?
This banana bread recipe uses whole wheat flour, unlike the usual banana bread recipes that rely on refined flour and a significant amount of processed sugar.
It’s sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, which provide a few beneficial nutrients that refined sugar lacks.
Furthermore, this recipe uses a moderate amount of unrefined oil instead of solid butter.
As you can see, this homemade banana bread is packed with benefits, with one of the main ones being its ability to keep your blood sugar stable. You can keep this a secret; no one will suspect it’s a healthy version of banana bread!
Tips for Perfectly Baked Healthy Banana Bread
Achieving the ideal sweet banana bread with a deep banana taste is all about selecting bananas that are perfectly ripe.
Look for bananas that are covered in numerous brown spots.
If your bananas are frozen, make sure to thaw them before you start cooking. As they thaw, any liquid that separates from the bananas should be removed and thrown away.
When it comes to measuring the flour, lightly scoop it into your measuring cup and then smooth the top with a flat surface. Avoid directly scooping the flour into the cup, as this can lead to too much flour being used.
Once the flour is in the mixing bowl, stir just enough to ensure all the ingredients are well combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as it can result in a bread that’s tough or dense instead of light and fluffy.
Variations of Banana Bread
Dairy-Free Banana Bread
Replace butter with coconut oil in the dairy-free banana bread recipe.
Banana Nut Bread
Include chopped walnuts or pecans in the batter for banana nut bread after incorporating the flour.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Add chocolate chips to the batter for a delicious chocolate chip banana bread.
Additionally, you might consider incorporating raisins, diced dried fruits, or banana slices.
Instructions for Freezing Banana Bread
Banana bread can last in the freezer for a maximum of 3 months, provided it’s properly sealed. Allow the freshly baked bread to cool completely on a cooling rack before placing it in the freezer.
You have the option to freeze the entire banana bread loaf intact. Alternatively, if you prefer to have single servings of banana bread ready to go from the freezer, cut the loaf into slices and individually wrap each slice with plastic wrap. Transfer the wrapped slices into a bigger, airtight container or a zip-top bag for storage in the freezer.
Freezing banana bread is also an option for thawing. It can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator or left on the kitchen counter at room temperature for a couple of hours. For quick thawing, individual slices of banana bread can be reheated in the microwave.
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Banana Bread Recipe (Healthy and Easy)
Description
This nutritious banana bread is genuinely the top choice! It's incredibly soft, packed with a deep banana taste, and super simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Set the oven to 350° F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Place a piece of parchment paper across the bottom and sides of the pan.
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In a large glass bowl, mix the melted butter with the honey and mashed banana until they're well mixed. Stir in the eggs.
Next, add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
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In a separate bowl, sift in the flour and use a rubber spatula to gently fold it into the batter until it's just mixed. The goal is to make sure all the flour is evenly distributed in the batter, but avoid over-mixing.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for abouh 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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After 35 minutes, check the banana bread and if the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil to slow down the browning process.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a minimum of 10 minutes. If necessary, use a butter knife to gently scrape around the sides to help the bread release from the pan. Gently move the loaf onto a wire rack to cool prior to cutting.
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 203kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.5g14%
- Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
- Cholesterol 29mg10%
- Sodium 240mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4.8g10%
- Vitamin A 207 IU
- Vitamin C 3.3 mg
- Calcium 23 mg
- Iron 0.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a dairy-free version of banana bread, substitute coconut oil for butter in the cooking instructions.
Keep the banana bread at a cool room temperature or in the fridge for a maximum of 4 days, or in the freezer for a period of up to 3 months. Make sure the bread has cooled down completely before placing it in the freezer.
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