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banana bread healthy recipe
Aldrick Winters

banana bread healthy recipe

This banana bread healthy recipe is moist, naturally sweet, and lightly nutty from whole wheat flour. It’s soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick homemade treat. A simple, wholesome loaf made with everyday ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  2. Add the egg, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly creamy.
  3. In the same bowl, add whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined and a thick batter forms.
  4. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using. The batter should look slightly lumpy but evenly mixed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula so it bakes evenly.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and
  • moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter or the bread may become dense.
  • Store leftover slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer
  • storage.