Description
This healthy and easy-to-make Banana Bread is naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil. It’s perfect for breakfast or a snack and can be customized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Moist, flavorful, and satisfying!
Ingredients
⅓ cup (75 grams) melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high-quality vegetable oil
½ cup honey (168 grams) or maple syrup (155 grams)
2 eggs
1 cup (225 grams) mashed ripe bananas (about 2 ½ medium or 2 large bananas)
¼ cup (56 grams) milk of choice or water
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder; they aren’t the same!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
1 ¾ cups (220 grams) white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
Totally optional: ½ cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil (or your choice of oil) and honey (or maple syrup). Add the eggs, mashed bananas, milk (or water), vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until combined. -
Whisk Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. -
Add Optional Mix-ins:
If you’re adding mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter now. -
Bake the Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool the Bread:
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week.
Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat individual slices in the microwave.
Reheating: Microwave slices for 20-30 seconds or warm them in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
