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Healthy Banana Bread

This healthy banana bread is easy to make and packed with flavor, using ripe bananas and minimal ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for better sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup May substitute with applesauce for lower calories.
  • 1 piece large egg To make vegan, replace with flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional but enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add baking soda and salt, and mix until incorporated.
  5. Gradually fold in the flour and, if desired, the cinnamon until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with almond butter or cream cheese. Store leftovers at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.