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The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe! This moist, flavorful bread is crafted with ripe bananas and natural sweeteners, making it a nutritious choice for breakfast or a snack. With its easy preparation and versatility, you can customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Perfectly freezable, this banana bread ensures that you have a quick meal option ready whenever you need it. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with nut butter, every bite is a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
  • ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
  • 1 ¾ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 ½ large or 5 medium bananas)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or regular whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large bowl. Add honey and mashed bananas; whisk until well combined. Stir in eggs until smooth.
  3. Mix in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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