Description
A comforting, nutrient-rich banana bread made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt. It’s the perfect balance of nostalgia and nourishment.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1⅓ cups unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla bean
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
3. Add cinnamon and salt, then stir in flour and baking soda. Mix just until combined.
4. Fold in optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for 3 months.
Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture.
Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even brunch French toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: healthy banana bread, low sugar banana bread, whole wheat banana bread, dairy-free banana bread