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Slices of moist Healthy Banana Bread (Whole Wheat) loaded with chocolate chips on a wooden board.

Healthy Banana Bread (Whole Wheat)

This recipe offers a wholesome take on classic banana bread, using whole wheat flour and reduced sugar for a healthier treat. It's perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups White whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cup Mashed ripe bananas about 3 large bananas
  • 2 Eggs whisked + room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate chips with more for topping

Equipment

  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas and whisked eggs until they are well combined.
  4. Stir in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any desired mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36.4gProtein: 4.6gFat: 14.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 215.8mgSugar: 19.1g

Notes

This banana bread is delicious on its own, or you can add your favorite mix-ins like nuts or other dried fruits. For an extra touch, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking.

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