The BEST healthy banana bread recipe that yields incredibly moist, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and delicious bread! This easy banana bread recipe is made with no butter , no sugar and is 100% whole grain. It’s naturally sweetened with dates syrup!
This super healthy banana bread recipe is so moist and sweet, everyone is always shocked to find out it’s actually good for you! Healthy banana bread, you make me feel seen!
Ripe bananas are a dream in banana bread and make the best banana bread ever. This healthy banana bread is everything you want in banana bread. It’s moist and dense and full of flavor. It uses just ONE BOWL and you don’t even need a mixer!
I made a batch shared a few slices with my friends and they could not believe it was “healthy”. This recipe is a keeper for sure and I’m sure your family will love it as much as we do!
If you have ripe bananas on your counter, you have to try this healthy banana bread recipe. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it just so happens to be good for you. I think you’re going to love it!
INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:
You will need:
- Bananas: The delicious star of the show! Bananas add wonderful moisture, natural sweetness, and nutrition. They’re packed with potassium and fiber.
- Whole Wheat Flour: To keep this bread on the wholesome side, I used whole wheat flour. It works perfectly in this recipe and adds a light nuttiness.
- Milk: Adds protein, moisture, and helps to tenderize the bread.
- Dates Syrup: While this isn’t an exclusively no sugar healthy banana bread, it uses just the right amount of maple syrup, which helps reduce the amount refined sugar in banana bread and adds rich flavor.
- Oil: You can use coconut oil or olive oil or vegetable oil
- Vanilla : Must-have ingredients that make this bread taste truly special.
- Mix-ins: Add 1/2 cup of your favorite mix-ins. I have add chocolate chips and walnuts.
HOW TO MAKE THIS HEALTHY BANANA BREAD?
Pre-heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, dates syrup, milk and vanilla for 2 minutes.
Stir in the bananas, flour mixture, walnuts and chocolate chips.
Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more chocolate chips, walnuts, raw sugar, or banana slices.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!
PRO TIPS ON MAKING THIS HEALTHY BANANA BREAD:
Use very ripe bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter it is, the easier it is to mash, and the more sweetness it adds to the bread.
To make Banana Bread using fresh (yellow) bananas: I have a trick for ripening bananas quickly, so you can use fresh bananas to make banana bread. Place the bananas (peel on) on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for about 6-8 minutes. until the outer peel is dark.
WHAT MAKES THIS BANANA BREAD HEALTHY?
- This banana bread recipe is made with 100 percent whole wheat flour, unlike traditional banana bread recipes that call for refined flour and lots of processed sugar.
- This banana bread is naturally sweetened with dates syrup, which offer some trace nutrients that white sugar does not.
- Lastly, this recipe calls for a reasonable amount of unrefined oil rather than whole sticks of butter (choose from virgin coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil).
RECIPE VARIATIONS:
This healthy banana bread recipe is delicious as written, but feel free to play with different spices or mix-ins. Here are a few ideas to change it up:
- Flours options: All-purpose flour, Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, Oat flour, Spelt flour, Whole wheat flour, Whole wheat pastry flour, White whole wheat flour will work well.
- Switch the nuts: Use chopped pecans or almonds instead of walnuts.
- Make it fruity: Replace the nuts with dried cherries, cranberries, blueberries, chopped dried apricots, or Medjool dates. You could also use a mix of nuts and dried fruit.
- Swap the spices: Try adding cardamom or ginger or cinnamon.
STORAGE SUGGESTIONS:
- To Store. Store bread at room temperature in an airtight storage container lined with paper towels for up to 1 week.
- To Freeze. Freeze leftover bread in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
And if you still have ripe bananas, make Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Eggless Double Chocolate Banana Bread, Eggless Banana Oat Muffins, Banana Pecan Muffins, Eggless Whole-Wheat Banana Muffins, Banana Snack Cake next!
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Healthy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup 75g vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1/3 cup 150g dates syrup
- 1/4 cup 50g milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup 250g ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 3/4 cup 210g whole wheat flour or plain all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, dates syrup, milk and vanilla for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the bananas, flour mixture, walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more chocolate chips, walnuts, raw sugar, or banana slices.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!
