Healthy Banana Bread-a healthy banana bread version replaces refined ingredients with whole wheat flour, honey, or coconut oil. The outcome is a flavorful bread moist and lower in calories, which is higher in nutritional values that can be part of a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas(mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts(walnuts, for example), or chips of dark chocolate optional
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Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Place the oven at 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf 9 × 5 inch pan or prepare liners.
2. Mashing:
- Mash the bananas with any electrical mixer until fully smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
4. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Add Optional Extras:
- Fold in chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips if desired.
7. Bake the Bread:
- Put the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your healthy banana bread; an irresistible way to utilize those overripe bananas without giving away nutrition!