Healthy Wheat Banana Bread
Indulge guilt-free with this Healthy Wheat Banana Bread, a wholesome twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with naturally sweet ripe bananas, nutty whole wheat flour, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce and honey or maple syrup as healthier alternatives to refined sugars. Moist, tender, and subtly spiced, it comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips elevate every bite with decadent texture and flavor. Ideal for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, this nutritious banana bread pairs perfectly with a cozy cup of coffee or tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup pure honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
To the mashed bananas, add the unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the bread from becoming dense.
If using, fold in the optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to distribute evenly through the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1796 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.3 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2651 mg | 56% | |
*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.
