Healthy Banana Bread
A delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavors, this healthy banana bread is a comforting and nutritious treat perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup for a healthier option)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash your ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
- Mix in the melted coconut oil or butter with bananas and stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold just until combined.
- Add sugar, honey, or maple syrup; if needed, add a splash of milk to adjust batter consistency.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Experiment with variations like adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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