Description
Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon. This healthy version uses whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, making it perfect for breakfast or as a guilt-free snack. With its moist texture and rich flavor, this banana bread is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a wholesome treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until just mixed (avoid overmixing).
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg