Best 11 Is Banana Bread Healthy Recipes

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Banana bread, a cherished treat enjoyed by many, has often faced scrutiny regarding its healthiness. While traditional recipes may be laden with sugar and refined flour, it is possible to transform this beloved snack into a nutritious delicacy. By incorporating wholesome ingredients and making mindful substitutions, you can create a banana bread that offers both taste and health benefits. This article aims to guide you through the journey of crafting a banana bread that not only delights your taste buds but also nourishes your body. With careful ingredient selection and a few simple tweaks, you can indulge in a slice of banana bread without compromising your overall well-being.

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HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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This easy, healthy banana bread is the best! Moist, fluffy, and ultra delicious. Made with yogurt and whole wheat. So yummy and good for you!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 11 ounces or 3 large)
1 large egg
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used nonfat. OK to substitute vanilla, though the bread will be a bit sweeter.)
2 tablespoons canola oil ( or melted cooled coconut oil*)
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips ( or chopped dark chocolate (optional))

Steps:

  • Place the rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Mash the bananas in the bottom of a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk in the egg, then the yogurt and oil.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the top, then stir until combined.
  • Gently stir in the flour until barely combined, then fold in any mix-ins.
  • Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check at the 35-minute mark and tent with foil if the bread is browning too quickly at the corners. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on rack to finish cooling completely (for neat slicing), or enjoy warm and don't worry if the slices are messy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (of 10), Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, Sugar 17 g

HEALTHY MOIST BANANA BREAD



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This no-fail recipe makes the best moist and tastiest banana bread you will find! It contains no sugar or butter!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1/2 cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup milk or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour (or plain all purpose flour )
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped walnuts, raisins, optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, honey, milk and vanilla for 2 minutes. Stir in the bananas, flour mixture and chocolate chips (or any other add ins of choice.
  • Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more cinnamon, raw sugar, or banana slices (optional) Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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With this healthy banana bread recipe, you're only a few simple ingredients away from the best banana bread ever! It's made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. You can easily make this banana bread vegan or gluten free-check the recipe notes for details. Recipe yields 1 loaf (about 10 slices).

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup (75 grams) melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high quality vegetable oil*
1/2 cup honey (168 grams) or maple syrup (155 grams)
2 eggs
1 cup (225 grams) mashed ripe bananas (about 2 1/2 medium or 2 large bananas)
1/4 cup (56 grams) milk of choice or water
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder; they aren't the same!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
1 3/4 cups (220 grams) white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour**
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices...

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 10 seconds in the microwave.)
  • Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Lastly, switch to a big spoon and stir in the flour, just until combined. Some lumps are ok! If you're adding any additional mix-ins, gently fold them in now.
  • Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. If you'd like a pretty swirled effect, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (typically, if I haven't added any mix-ins, my bread is done at 55 minutes; if I have added mix-ins, it needs closer to 60 minutes). Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for at least 10 minutes. You may need to run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread from the pan. Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 233 calories, Sugar 18 g, Sodium 260.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ripe bananas, eggs, 2% plain greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, baking soda, wheat flour, blueberry

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup 2% plain greek yogurt
⅓ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups wheat flour
1 cup blueberry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a medium bowl, mash bananas. Mix eggs, yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and baking soda into mixture.
  • Add flour and mix.
  • Add blueberries and gently fold into mixture.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) bread pan. Bake for about 50 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle of the bread. (Baking times may vary, so keep an eye on the bread.)
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 20 grams

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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Have your cake and eat it with this low-fat, healthy banana loaf - perfect for breakfast and beyond

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

low-fat spread, for the tin, plus extra to serve
140g wholemeal flour
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
300g mashed banana from overripe black bananas
4 tbsp agave syrup
3 large eggs, beaten with a fork
150ml pot low-fat natural yogurt
25g chopped pecan or walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment (allow it to come 2cm above top of tin). Mix the flours, bicarb, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix the bananas, syrup, eggs and yogurt. Quickly stir into dry ingredients, then gently scrape into the tin and scatter with nuts, if using. Bake for 1 hr 10 mins-1 hr 15 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in tin on a wire rack. Eat warm or at room temperature, with low-fat spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

THE BEST HEALTHY BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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The best moist banana bread that is so delicious you won't know it's healthy! You are going to love this easy to make healthy banana bread recipe.

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
1/2 cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 1/2 large or 5 medium bananas)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups white whole wheat flour ((250 grams), or regular whole wheat or all-purpose flour)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Lay a sheet of parchment paper across the bottom and up the sides of the pan (see photo in post above).
  • Melt the butter in a large glass bowl in the microwave (or melt butter in a pot on the stove and transfer to a large mixing bowl).
  • Add the honey and mashed banana to the bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the eggs.
  • Add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until very well combined.
  • Add the flour and mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. You want all of the flour to be incorporated into the batter, but try not to over-mix.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Check on the banana bread after 35 minutes and loosely cover with foil as needed to prevent the top from over-browning.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g

THE BEST HEALTHY BANANA BREAD RECIPE YOU'LL EVER BAKE



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This whole-wheat healthy banana bread is so moist and delicious, you'd never know it's guilt-free. Set it out for brunch, or bake mini loaves to give to your friends.

Provided by Betty Gold

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce
0.25 cup honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.5 cups white whole-wheat flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-by-4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, honey, and brown sugar. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the mashed bananas and almond milk. Add the baking soda, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt and stir.
  • Gradually fold the flour into the banana mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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Delicious and moist Healthy Banana Bread with whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. One bowl and no mixer is required.

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium very ripe bananas (1 1/2 cups mashed)
2 eggs (large)
1/2 cup applesauce or Greek yogurt
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil (melted)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour or spelt flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9 x 5 loaf pan with unbleached parchment paper. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork or a masher.
  • Add eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk to combine (masher works fine).
  • Add flour and stir gently just enough to mix.
  • Pour batter in prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool off completely. Cut into 10 slices and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 206 kcal, Sugar 14 g, Sodium 296 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg

EASY HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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This gluten free healthy banana bread recipe is so easy to make using a blender and a handful of pantry staples. Perfect as a make-ahead breakfast or snack.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Breakfast     Healthy snack

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large bananas
3 eggs
½ cup milk of your choice
2 tbsp canola/vegetable oil
3 tbsp sweetener of your choice ((I used raw sugar but you can use honey or coconut sugar))
3 cups rolled oats
2½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Add the bananas, eggs, milk, oil, sweetener, oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to a blender in that order. (Adding the wet ingredients first will allow the blender to easily blend the batter.)
  • Blend until smooth, stopping and scraping down the blender if needed.
  • When the batter is smooth, fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan then transfer to the oven.
  • Bake the banana bread for 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if the bread is browning too fast.
  • The banana bread is ready when it is golden brown and risen and firm to the touch. A skewer inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
  • Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes in the pan before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 233 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEALTHIER BANANA BANANA BREAD



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This recipe was really yummy to start with but I was looking for something a little healthier so I replaced some butter with non-fat yogurt and I eliminated the salt. It is super moist and tastes great.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
⅛ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter, yogurt, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in mashed bananas until well blended. Pour banana mixture to flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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Simple Healthy Banana Bread is made with a few nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour & applesauce. Easy to make-it's great for breakfast or a snack!

Provided by The Clean Eating Couple

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.5 cups ripe bananas (mashed)
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup applesauce ((unsweetened))
1 egg white
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted + cooled to room temp)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a greased 8x4 loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, mash bananas with a fork until slightly clumpy. You can microwave them for 20 seconds prior to mashing to make it easier.
  • Stir in honey, applesauce, egg white, and oil to banana mixture.
  • Add in whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices
  • Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into greased 8x4 loaf pan. Optional: sprinkle with a handful of chips and walnuts on top. Bake for 40 -45 minutes until a toothpick or cake tester comes out completely clean when inserted in the center of the bread.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (out of 8), Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

Tips for Making Banana Bread

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well. This will help to create a smooth and even batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread at a moderate temperature. A moderate temperature will help to prevent the bread from drying out.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion

Banana bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and healthy banana bread that the whole family will love.

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