Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. This easy-to-make banana bread is packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and wholesome ingredients, like whole wheat flour and honey. Its versatility allows for various additions such as nuts or chocolate chips, making it customizable to suit your taste. Plus, this banana bread freezes well, so you can always have a slice ready for a quick bite. Enjoy each slice knowing you’re treating yourself to something nutritious!

Ingredients

Scale

5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 ¾ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 ½ large or 5 medium bananas)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups white whole wheat flour (or regular whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a large bowl using the microwave or stovetop.
Mix in honey and mashed bananas until combined; then add eggs and whisk until smooth.
Stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the texture light. Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips for extra flavor.