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Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Enjoy this moist and delicious healthy banana bread, perfect for a guilt-free treat. Made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, it's a wholesome snack or breakfast option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas, add applesauce, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding chocolate chips or dried fruit.