The Best Healthy Banana Bread – Moist, Naturally Sweetened, and Easy
This healthy banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup, made with whole wheat flour, and stays moist from yogurt or applesauce. A wholesome, feel-good recipe that tastes like a treat.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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¼ cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
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¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1¾ cups whole wheat flour
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Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
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Stir in baking soda and salt, then add flour. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in any optional add-ins.
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Pour into loaf pan and smooth the top. Add oats or banana slices on top if desired.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
For muffins, bake 18–22 minutes. For extra sweetness, add 2 tbsp coconut sugar or chopped dates. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.