Healthy Banana Nut Bread
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Healthy Banana Nut Bread, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. This moist and flavorful loaf is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and pure maple syrup, while protein-packed Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour add a nutritious boost. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and packed with crunchy walnuts or pecans, it’s the perfect balance of hearty and sweet. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or a comforting dessert. Plus, it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients to keep your health goals intact. Serve warm with a smear of nut butter or enjoy as-is for a satisfying treat.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add in the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts (or pecans) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the banana bread to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2054 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.7 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2936 mg | 62% | |
*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.
