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Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Published September 1, 2019 Last Modified May 1, 2021 By GreedyEats

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Easy healthy banana bread recipe dotted with nuts and raisins, naturally sweetened, zero butter and is perfect balance of moist and fluffy!

Or try my healthy banana muffins Recipe next.

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How do you like your banana bread? Dotted with nuts? Choc chips? flavored with cinnamon?

You can bake this easy banana bread just the way you like. It is highly customizable and is such a fluffy, tender and made with ''good for you ingredients'' bread!


Easy healthy banana bread recipe that is super quick and easy to make!

Is homemade banana bread healthy?

I'd say so, yes. You see processed sugar, flours and butter are replaced with honey, whole grains and good fat. And extra points if you dot your healthy banana bread with nuts and raisins.

Super moist, easy and fluffy banana bread recipe on Greedyeats.com

Ingredients and variations

  • White whole wheat pastry flour: You may use white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour instead. It yields a nuttier and hearty bake.
  • Honey: To sweeten the bread. Any natural sweetener like maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, brown sugar all work in a pinch.
  • Oil: I prefer coconut oil. Olive oil, vegetable oil and even apple sauce can be substituted here.

  • Banana: For flavor and fluffy bake. Use over ripened ones! Check out ways to ripen those bananas quickly.
  • Milk: Full fat, low fat, no fat all work well in this recipe. Almond, soy or coconut milks may be substituted at ease. Water works too.
  • Egg and leaveners: For lift and texture.
  • Add ins, salt and vanilla: Choc chips, peanut butter swirl,crannies, pecans or  a dash of cinnamon. Add what you love the most!

Butter free, processed sugar free, zero apf healthy and wholesome banana bread recipe.

Troubleshooting guide for a perfect BANANA Bread:

Why is my banana bread dry?

  1. Bread was over baked
  2. Not enough fat, added less banana
why is my banana bread dense?
  1. You might have over mixed the batter
  2. Added a little too much flour
How to make banana bread moist and fluffy?
  1. Measure leaveners correctly and make sure they are not stale
  2. Do not over mix the batter

Easy healthy banana bread recipe that baked super moist, fluffy and tender!

Try this Easy Healthy Banana Bread recipe and let me know in comments how you like it!

 

Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Easy healthy banana bread recipe dotted with nuts and raisins, naturally sweetened, zero butter and is perfect balance of moist and fluffy!
5 from 15 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings 12 Slices
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Neha

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ Cup White whole wheat pastry flour
  • ⅓ Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1 Cup Mashed Banana
  • ¾ Cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ¾ tsp Butter extract (optional)
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • 1 ½ Cups Walnuts+raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven at 350 deg. F (177 C). Line a 9x5 inch bread tin with parchment paper. Set aside. Also, coat your nuts in some flour.
  • In a large mixing bowl bowl mix mashed banana, honey, brown sugar (if adding), eggs(slightly beaten), coconut oil, vanilla extract and butter extract, Mix it all well.
  • Sift wheat flour, baking soda and salt together over wet ingredient and fold lightly. Add milk and mix well. Take extra care while folding the batter, don't over mix. This can result into hard and rubbery bread. Fold in the nuts. Pour batter in the prepared tin.
  • Bake Banana Bread for 45-50 minutes. It should springs back when touched in the center. Also a toothpick inserted in the middle of bread will come out clean.
  • Cool for about 10-15 minutes in the tin and then transfer on a wire rack to complete cooling. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 155mg | Sugar: 20g
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Comments

  1. Beth Pierce

    September 06, 2019 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty treat! I am looking forward to baking this over the weekend! Yum!

    Reply
  2. Sarah | Wandercooks

    September 05, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love banana bread, and love the addition of walnuts for that extra crunch! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Elaine

    September 05, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite way to start a day! Add a glass of milk to it, and you've got the perfect day! 🙂 Love the zero butter feature - I've got to try it!

    Reply
  4. Krissy Allori

    September 05, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so easy and I have lots of frozen bananas so yay!

    Reply
  5. Vicky

    September 03, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Banana bread is one of my favorite things to make with my kids. We have never tried it with raisins before, so I'm excited to try this variety.

    Reply
  6. Cindy Gordon

    September 03, 2019 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Banana bread is one of my favorites! Thanks for such an easy recipe!

    Reply
  7. Jordin

    September 03, 2019 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! I love banana bread, and I love how simple and delicious this one looks!

    Reply
  8. Tawnie Kroll

    September 02, 2019 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    This bread is so moist and flavorful! Thank you!!

    Reply
  9. Sophie

    September 02, 2019 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    Love love banana bread. This healthy version makes it more yum.

    Reply
  10. kim

    September 02, 2019 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    I love banana bread, but this recipe was next level! It had the perfect flavor and texture. So good!

    Reply
  11. Caroline

    September 02, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Sounds tasty, and like the ideas of a healthier take on banana bread.

    Reply
  12. Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic

    September 02, 2019 at 2:51 am

    One of the few recipes using olive oil to make banana bread! Will have to try this soon!

    Reply
  13. Suzy

    September 01, 2019 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    Banana bread is one of my favorite classic recipes but I am LOVING the healthy spin to this recipe! Just perfect!

    Reply
  14. Natalie

    September 01, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love banana bread! Looks so moist and delicious with a cup of coffee ♥

    Reply
  15. Veena Azmanov

    September 01, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    This sound healthy and delicious and I would love to grab a slice with my cup of tea.

    Reply
  16. Alexandra

    September 01, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is a delicious recipe that will be made on repeat, for sure! Lovely flavours, and so simple!
    Thanks also for including the tips on how to get it just right!

    Reply

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