Healthy Banana Bread
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Craving comfort food but want a wholesome twist? This healthy banana bread is just the thing. Naturally sweetened with honey and enriched with coconut oil, this recipe skips refined sugar without sacrificing flavor.
Whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed and crunchy walnuts add a hearty dose of fiber and nutrients, making each bite of this quick bread both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients for Healthy Banana Bread
Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this banana bread is a feel-good treat you’ll want to make over and over again.
- Egg Whites
- Whole Wheat Flour
- All-Purpose Flour
- Flaxseed
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Honey
- Bananas
- Coconut Oil
- Buttermilk
Optional:
- Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
How to Make Banana Bread
For full ingredient list and directions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Preheat oven. Spray 8×8 inch square glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Beat egg whites until foamy and fluffy.
- In separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together honey, bananas, buttermilk and coconut oil.
- Add dry mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in egg whites.
- Gently mix in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour into prepared dish.
- Bake until toothpick comes out clean.
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What Do I Do With Overripe Bananas?
If you’ve got a bunch of overly ripe bananas on the counter and no time to make banana bread, you can save them for later. Simply, peel the bananas, break into halves or smaller pieces and freezer in a resealable plastic bag.
Can I Make Banana Bread in a Glass Baking Dish?
I also like making this healthy banana bread in a 8×8 inch pan instead of a loaf pan for a nice change. Baking time may vary so keep an eye on your bread while in the oven.
Recipe Variations
- Add chocolate chips in the batter, or sprinkle over the top before baking.
- Chopped nuts are a great addition. Try walnuts or pecans.
- For a spice bread, add ground cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg.
- Use the leftovers to make biscotti or French toast.
- Add orange zest or lemon zest to brighten up the flavor.
- Vanilla extract or almond extract will give it more flavor too.
Our Favorite Banana Bread Recipes
In addition to this healthy banana bread recipe, we have several other versions of this versatile quick bread.
Here are some other variations of this beloved American recipe.
- Banana Bread Biscotti using leftover banana bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Bran Muffins
- Banana Cream Coffee Cake
Healthy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 bananas ripe and lightly mashed
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; spray an 8 inch square glass pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Beat egg whites until foamy and fluffy; set aside.
- Mix together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together honey, bananas, buttermilk, and coconut oil.
- Add dry mixture slowly until just incorporated.
- Fold in egg whites. Gently mix in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. You may want to cover with foil half way through baking to prevent over browning the top.
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