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Baby Bear's Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe

This "just right" whole wheat banana bread recipe is deliciously moist, wholesome, and a guaranteed family favorite! Made with white whole wheat flour for a tender crumb and packed with the goodness of overripe bananas, applesauce, and wheat germ, this recipe delivers all the fiber and nutrients of whole grains without the dryness. No refined sugars or grains here! Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Freezes beautifully, so bake a double batch and enjoy fresh-baked goodness later. #bananabread #wholewheat #healthybaking #easyrecipe #familyrecipe #glutenfreeoption

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 153.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.7 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baby Bear's Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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How to Make Baby Bear's Whole Wheat Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 5x9 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together: 2 cups white whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together: ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup honey.
  4. Add 2 large eggs to the wet ingredients and beat well until combined.
  5. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in ¼ cup wheat germ.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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