Healthy Banana Bread
Healthy Banana Bread made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients.Soft, moist, and lower in sugar than traditional banana bread.Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas mashed (about 1 ⅓ cups / 320 g)
- 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 white or white whole wheat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- or 2 tablespoons applesauce for a lighter option
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan. For easier removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter or applesauce. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the healthy banana bread for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a little honey before serving.
- Serve warm with peanut butter or Greek yogurt.
- You can replace cinnamon with pumpkin spice for a seasonal variation.