Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe
A naturally sweet, hearty banana bread made with whole wheat flour—nutritious, easy, and ridiculously good.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk
- ½ cup walnuts or dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease the loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas: Use a fork or masher until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend everything: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently.
- Add the milk: Stir until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in extras: Toss in walnuts or chocolate if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Slice)
- Calories: 175
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Slice)
- Vitamin B6: 14%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Iron: 7%
- Potassium: 13%
- Calcium: 5%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Use super ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a richer flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Mix in crushed nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them soft.