Heart-Healthy Banana Walnut Bread
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Banana Walnut Bread, a wholesome take on a classic favorite that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking. This moist and flavorful loaf is crafted with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness, while a touch of honey adds a golden richness without refined sugars. Ground cinnamon offers a warm, aromatic spice, and chopped walnuts add irresistible crunch and heart-healthy fats in every bite. Made with olive oil and no butter, this recipe is designed to support your wellness goals without compromising on taste. Whether served fresh from the oven or toasted the next day, its fluffy texture and nutty goodness are sure to delight your senses. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time under an hour, this nourishing treat fits into even the busiest schedules. Perfect keywords: healthy banana bread, whole wheat banana bread, low-sugar baking, banana walnut recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 medium Mashed ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and olive oil. Beat until well mixed.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly 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.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring 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 longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2008 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.9 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2519 mg | 54% | |
*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.
