Healthy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Moist, delicious, and surprisingly healthy banana nut bread! This recipe uses whole wheat flour and reduces the added sugar for a guilt-free treat that's perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack. Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, this bread is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to follow instructions make it perfect for bakers of all levels.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 1905.4 kcal
Protein 97g
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Ingredients for Healthy Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make Healthy Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two standard-sized loaf pans with butter-flavored cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¾ cup chopped walnuts.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork. Add ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup maple syrup. Mix well.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 50-minute mark.
  7. Let the banana nut bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

163 g

Sugar

871g

Fat

7g

Carbs

145g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Banana Nut Bread?

Healthy Banana Nut Bread takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Banana Nut Bread?

Healthy Banana Nut Bread has approximately 1905.4 calories per serving, with about 97 g protein, 145 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Banana Nut Bread?

The key ingredients for Healthy Banana Nut Bread are Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Sugar, Egg Whites, Unsweetened Applesauce. See the full list with measurements above.

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