Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy banana bread close-up showing incredibly moist texture with visible banana pieces and golden brown crumb on wooden board with fresh bananas

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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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings:10

Course:Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine:American

Calories:185kcal

Cost:$6.75

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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

Method

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg

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.