Healthy Banana Bread: The Best Guilt-Free Treat for Everyone
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious twist on classic banana bread with this healthy recipe that everyone can enjoy without guilt.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix in the honey, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, stirring until combined.
- Gradually mix in the whole wheat flour until just combined.
- If using, fold in the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter loaf, add chocolate chips.
- This banana bread can be made gluten-free by substituting with gluten-free flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Healthy Banana Bread, Guilt-Free Treat, Banana Bread Recipe