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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Kimmy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Healthy Banana Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas, whole wheat and all-purpose flours, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. It features warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, with a crunchy texture from chopped walnuts and rolled oats topping. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, this banana bread is easy to make and uses wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 large)
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil (plus more for the pan)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Add-ins and Toppings

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons whole rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil. Optionally, line the bottom and two long sides of the pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Then fold in the chopped walnuts carefully.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the rolled oats evenly over the top for a delightful crunchy texture.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 65 minutes, or until the bread springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Start checking around 45 minutes, and if the top is browning too fast, cover it loosely with foil for the remaining time to prevent over-browning.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense banana bread.
  • Covering the loaf with foil partway through baking prevents the crust from getting too dark.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or leave them out if you prefer a nut-free version.
  • This bread keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flours with a suitable gluten-free blend and verify other ingredients are gluten-free.

Find it online: https://eatwithkimmy.com/healthy-banana-bread-recipe/