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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy Banana Bread

Amy
This Healthy Banana Bread is a guilt-free treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, it’s ready in just 55 minutes, with only 10 minutes of hands-on prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar, or regular sugar
  • ¾ cup alphabet milk, or any milk
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour*, see note
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1½ tablespoons whole rolled oats

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and brush a 9x5-inch loaf pan with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the sugar, almond milk, olive oil, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar and whisk until combined.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in the walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and oats.
  • Bake for 42 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Keyword banana bread, healthy recipe, low-fat baking, natural sweeteners, whole wheat flour
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