Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
This healthy banana bread combines perfectly ripe bananas with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil and maple syrup for naturally sweet, moist results. A guilt-free treat that tastes just as indulgent as traditional banana bread but nourishes your body with every delicious bite.
Print Pin Servings : 10
Calories : 185kcal
Cost : $6.75
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan For baking the banana bread
- 1 Food processor or blender To puree bananas and mix wet ingredients
- 1 Large mixing bowl For combining dry ingredients
- 1 Parchment paper To line the loaf pan for easy removal
Ingredients
- 3 whole Very ripe bananas - About 1 ¼ cups when pureed
- ¼ cup Coconut oil, room temperature - Can substitute melted butter
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature - For best mixing results
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Enhances banana flavor
- ⅓ cup Pure maple syrup - Natural sweetener
- 1 ½ cups Gluten-free flour blend - Or whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup Old-fashioned rolled oats - Adds texture and nutrition
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda - For proper rise
- ¼ teaspoon Fine sea salt - Enhances all flavors
- ¼ cup Rolled oats - For optional streusel topping
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil, softened - For streusel topping
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar - For streusel sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Add your very ripe bananas to a food processor or high-speed blender and process until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the room temperature coconut oil and blend until perfectly smooth. Then add eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, blending until the mixture is completely combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Pour the dry ingredient mixture into your food processor with the wet ingredients and pulse gently just until everything is combined. Don't overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. If using the oat streusel, mix those ingredients together and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring.
Notes
The secret to incredibly moist healthy banana bread is using very ripe bananas with brown spots - they provide natural sweetness and the best flavor. Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour to keep the texture tender and perfect.
Nutrition
Serving : 85g | Calories : 185kcal | Carbohydrates : 32g | Protein : 4g | Fat : 5g | Saturated Fat : 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat : 0.3g | Cholesterol : 37mg | Sodium : 180mg | Potassium : 220mg | Fiber : 3g | Sugar : 16g | Vitamin A : 25IU | Vitamin C : 5mg | Calcium : 15mg | Iron : 1.2mg