Insanely Healthy Banana Bread
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Insanely Healthy Banana Bread, a guilt-free treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! This moist and tender loaf is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of pure maple syrup, making it a perfect option for clean eating enthusiasts. Made with hearty whole wheat flour and enhanced with warm cinnamon spice, this recipe delivers a satisfying flavor and a boost of fiber. Customize it by folding in crunchy walnuts or dark chocolate chips for added texture and decadence. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no refined sugar or butter, this banana bread is a quick, healthy option for breakfast, a snack, or a post-dinner treat. Perfect for sharing and packed with natural ingredients, it’s a simple way to make every bite count!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons 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 (optional)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
In a separate 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 just until combined. Do not over-mix.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the 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.
Enjoy your insanely healthy banana bread as a snack, breakfast, or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2013 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.9 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3158 mg | 67% | |
*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.
