Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

This award-winning banana bread recipe, originally featured in Cooking Light magazine, is a game-changer! Years of baking have led to this ultimate version – incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and surprisingly healthy. Easy to make and freezes beautifully, this recipe is your new go-to for a delicious and guilt-free treat. Get ready to experience the BEST banana bread you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 172.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Healthy Banana Bread

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How to Make Best Healthy Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in walnuts or pecans (if using).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g