Healthy Banana Bread
A lightened-up version of classic banana bread that's moist and fruity, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas Mashed until smooth
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cups honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan option
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups milk Substitute with plant-based milk if desired
Optional Add-ins
- 0.33 cups chopped walnuts or pecans Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mash the large ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add applesauce, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and milk to the mashed bananas and whisk well.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean from the center.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added protein, spread peanut butter or almond butter on a slice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slices in an air fryer or oven to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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