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Healthy Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

A deliciously healthy twist on traditional banana bread, made with ripe bananas, sweet honey, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
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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: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed Use super ripe bananas for best sweetness
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour Can be gluten-free if desired
Optional Mix-ins
  • nuts or chocolate chips Add for extra flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the baking soda and salt, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add in the flour until just combined.
  5. If desired, fold in any mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
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.
Cooling
  1. Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store at room temperature for 3-4 days. Can be refrigerated for up to a week. For best results, cool completely before slicing.