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Healthy Banana Bread

A delightful banana bread recipe that is moist, flavorful, and healthy, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon adjust to taste
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas overripe for maximum sweetness
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup natural sweeteners
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or applesauce optional for moisture
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips optional for texture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients including ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still textured.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and honey (or maple syrup) with the mashed bananas until well combined.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, folding gently until just mixed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This banana bread can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and it freezes well for later enjoyment.

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