Healthy Banana Bread
Healthy Banana Bread is moist, fluffy, and easy to make.Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients.Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until combined.
- Fold in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Pour the Healthy Banana Bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- White whole wheat flour works well for added fiber.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a small amount of honey before serving.
- Serve warm with nut butter or yogurt for a satisfying breakfast.
- You can add chopped pecans, raisins, or mini chocolate chips if desired.