Description
Discover the ultimate healthy banana bread recipe that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with simple wholesome ingredients, this banana bread from The Food Charlatan offers a delicious way to enjoy bananas while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s the ideal treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently without overmixing. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve once cooled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or drizzle honey before serving.
- Replace whole wheat flour with almond flour for a low-carb option.
- Feel free to add blueberries, shredded coconut, or other mix-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg