Delicious Nutritious Banana Bread
Moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Delicious Nutritious Banana Bread is the ultimate guilt-free treat for any time of day. Made with ripe bananas, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and naturally sweetened with honey, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Whole wheat flour and rolled oats add a hearty texture, while a touch of cinnamon and optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts elevate every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make banana bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly and ideal for meal prep! Whether you’re looking for a healthier twist on a classic or a new family favorite, this banana bread recipe won’t disappoint.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 pieces eggs
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, as well as the dark chocolate chips if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.9 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2320 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.1 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2981 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
