Healthy Banana Bread
Discover the ultimate guilt-free treat with this **Healthy Banana Bread** recipe, a wholesome twist on the classic favorite! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey, this moist and flavorful bread skips refined sugar without sacrificing taste. Whole wheat flour provides a hearty base, while cinnamon adds a warm, comforting spice. Optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts or dark chocolate chips elevate it to a next-level snack or breakfast delight. Ready in just over an hour, this quick and easy banana bread is perfect for meal prep or satisfying your sweet tooth in a nutritious way. Whether served warm with a dollop of almond butter or simply enjoyed on its own, this healthy banana bread is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
If using walnuts or dark chocolate chips, fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2050 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.5 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.6 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.5 g | ||
| Protein | 77.6 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3181 mg | 68% | |
*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.
