Healthy Banana Bread
Whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed and crunchy walnuts add a hearty dose of fiber and nutrients, making each bite of this healthy banana bread both satisfying and nourishing.
Servings: 12
Calories: 250kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg