Best 6 Yummy Healthy Banana Bread Recipes

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Craving a sweet treat that is both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than our collection of healthy banana bread recipes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we have the perfect recipe for you. With a variety of options to choose from, including gluten-free, low-sugar, and vegan options, you're sure to find a recipe that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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

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

YUMMY HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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I made this recipe twice in 2 days as my friends and family all enjoyed it so much. It makes a moist, chewy yet soft bread/ cake with lots of banana flavour but not too sweet which suits my taste better. No eggs, no butter, no oil, quick and easy.

Provided by cinq1774

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup white sugar
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon baking soda
cinnamon and brown sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 160 deg C (325 F). Grease 7X7" tin or a 9X5" bread tin. 7x7" cooks faster.
  • Mix applesauce and sugar in a bowl. If using unsweetened applesauce, add about 2 tablespoons of sugar extra.
  • Add bananas and mix. Add flour, salt, vanilla essence and baking soda. Mix quickly but thoroughly.
  • Pour into tin. Sprinkle with some brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Put into oven immediately.
  • Bake till a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean (A little mashed banana on the knife is ok as there's so much fruit. If in doubt, taste to see it doesn't taste of raw flour).
  • Ovens vary so always check about 5mins before when you think it will be ready. About 50mins in a fan-assisted oven for 7X7" tin.

RICH AND DELICIOUS BANANA BREAD



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This is an old family recipe that is requested frequently by the children. It's simple to make, rich and delicious.

Provided by dstonegove

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt. Blend in the mashed bananas. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

YUMMY BANANA BREAD



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This is the best banana bread I have ever had!! It is so moist, I believe it is due to the over ripe bananas and the sour cream. You must try it!!!

Provided by polly salama

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup very ripe banana (the riper the better, I wait until the entire peel is very dark brown)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, next add the eggs; beat thoroughly.
  • Add the honey and mix well.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients.
  • Blend well.
  • Add sour cream, bananas and vanilla; again blend well.
  • At this time if you are adding nuts add them and mix them thoroughly.
  • You can bake this as muffins, mini breads or a bread, it's up to you.
  • Adjust the baking time to the choice you make.
  • For a bread bake one hour or until a toothpick comes out of the center and its clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 741, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 42.5, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: This will help to create a smooth, even texture in your bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your bread tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size: A loaf pan that is too small will cause your bread to overflow, and a loaf pan that is too large will result in a thin, dry loaf.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Check the bread for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the bread needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist and flavorful texture, banana bread is a perfect snack or dessert. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a few unique twists, there is sure to be a banana bread recipe that you will love. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give one of these recipes a try!

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