Healthy Delicious Banana Loaf
Moist, flavorful, and surprisingly wholesome, this Healthy Delicious Banana Loaf is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between nutritious and satisfying. The use of whole wheat flour and a hint of cinnamon amps up the hearty flavor, while optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips provide a customizable twist. Ready in just over an hour, this easy banana bread is perfect as a breakfast treat, midday snack, or after-dinner dessert. Plus, it’s a one-bowl wonder, cutting down on prep time and cleanup. Whip up this healthier take on a classic banana loaf and enjoy its irresistible flavor with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 80 ml honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined.
In another mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold them in gently using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter should just come together.
If using walnuts or dark chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this point.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or with a spread of nut butter for an extra treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2316 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.1 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2847 mg | 61% | |
*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.
