Description
A nutritious version of banana bread that transforms overripe bananas into a scrumptious treat, avoiding refined sugars and unhealthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, mixing well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Gently fold in the whole wheat flour until just combined. Optionally, add the walnuts or dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best served warm with a spread of almond butter or a drizzle of honey. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg