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A freshly baked loaf of the best healthy banana bread, golden brown and perfectly sliced.

The Best Healthy Banana Bread

This healthy banana bread recipe is super moist and flavorful, made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and maple syrup. It's an easy and delicious way to use up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • large bowl
  • fork
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wooden skewer
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • salt Pinch of

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), then line or grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth.

Mixing

  • Add eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Baking & Cooling

  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly, then bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter. Store leftover banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.