Healthy Banana Bread
This is our healthy twist on classic banana bread. While it's not gluten-free, you won't find processed sugar or dairy. Our healthy banana bread recipe lends itself to a fluffy loaf with a delicate crumb. Pair it with any of your favorite breakfast drinks or even have it for dessert!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 3 large mashed ripe bananas
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit and spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add coconut oil.
- Add honey and whisk until combined.
- Add eggs and beat well.
- Add mashed bananas, almond milk, and whisk.
- Add vanilla, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and whisk.
- With a spatula, fold in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and sprinkle walnuts over the top.
- Bake on the middle oven rack for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- This banana bread will stay fresh for up to 2-3 days at room temperature.
- You can freeze the banana bread for up to 3 months. Just let the banana bread cool completely then wrap it in plastic wrap and place inside a large ziplock freezer bag.
- You can use all-purpose flour as a flour alternative.
- You can replace the walnuts with other nuts or skip them completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1loafCalories: 2492kcalCarbohydrates: 379gProtein: 48gFat: 107gSaturated Fat: 66gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 2479mgPotassium: 2383mgFiber: 35gSugar: 185gVitamin A: 732IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 12mg
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