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Healthy Banana Bread

This healthy banana bread recipe is so moist and sweet, everyone is always shocked to find out it’s actually good for you!

Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie (chocolatecoveredkatie.com)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Yield 12 - 16 slices

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (or try this Almond Flour Banana Bread)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • optional 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • optional 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (360g)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or additional banana
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
  • 1/3 cup oil or milk of choice
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • *Also be sure to try this recipe for Banana Muffins!
    Flour options I have tried successfully include white, spelt, or oat flour.
    To make healthy banana bread, first preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan, or line the pan with parchment paper. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk liquid ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour wet into dry, and stir to form a batter. Smooth into the prepared pan. If desired, press some chocolate chips into the top. Bake on the center rack 40 minutes, then do not open the oven door but turn off the heat and let sit in the closed oven 10 additional minutes. If your bread is still undercooked at this time, cover the top with foil. Turn the oven back on and continue baking, checking every 5 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Taste and texture are much better the second day if you can wait! Leftovers can be sliced and frozen for up to a month. If you try the recipe, be sure to rate it below.
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Notes

The recipe was adapted from my Pumpkin Banana Bread.
 
 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 7.7g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg