Healthy Banana Bread
What do you do when you have ripped bananas on hand? You make a smoothie, nice cream and/ or banana bread. We had a bunch of ripened bananas on hand, and I froze some for nice cream and smoothies. However, it was a great day to make banana bread. I purchased a large bag of wheat flour from Marshalls during their yellow tag sale during the springtime, and I honestly, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with such a large bag. Seeing how I love to cook and bake. I've been figuring out how to put the bag in use. It also just so happens that the Mister is trying to live a healthier lifestyle, and the wheat flour has really come in handy.
What I love about this recipe is that it doesn't include any refined sugar or oils. I did not grease my pan with oil. However, depending on the pan you use. You may prefer to do so. I honestly didn't plan on posting this recipe. The Mister and my father raved about the baby bread, and I just couldn't wait to share the recipe with you.
Are you a fan of Banana bread?
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup of coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 mashed ripe bananas
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- melted coconut oil to grease pan with
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease loaf or desired pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas.
- Add coconut sugar, almond milk, and combine.
- Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and combine.
- Stir in the flour
- Pour the batter into your lightly greased pan and sprinkle
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Enjoy!
16 comments
my husband is a HUGE fan of banana bread but i never found a truly great recipe until now- this looks delicious so i cant wait to try it this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI do love a good banana bread. I have a few overripe bananas that would work perfectly in this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love banana bread so much! I definitely needed a way to make this more healthier. (Rena)
ReplyDeleteI have not had banana bread in years! This brings me back to my childhood. I definitely need to make some of this just so that I can be nostalgic It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I just made one today but subbed the sugar for splenda. It is very tasty. I used applesauce too!
ReplyDeleteBanana bread is one of my favorite snacks of all time. I love that you made it healthier this way. I totally need to make this over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a big fan of banana bread. This healthy version sounds really tasty.
ReplyDeleteI never say no to banana bread! I like that you made your version a healthier one. All the taste without the junk? Sign me up!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE banana bread! I need to try your recipe soon because I have some pretty ripe bananas sitting around...LOL!
ReplyDeleteMy sister loves banana bread! Having this recipe, a healthier version is a lovely idea. I can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! It's been a while since I baked banana bread. It's about time to bake some again.
ReplyDelete-Lynndee
I love banana bread. It is one of my favorite comfort foods. I want to try out this healthy version.
ReplyDeleteI never say no to a good banana bread! This one looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWe love banana bread. It is always fun to try new recipes, I'm adding this to our collection. It looks delicious and healthier than a lot of recipes.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had banana bread in a while. That sounds so good right now. I need to bookmark this and make some this weekend
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I can have this everyday for breakfast because i love banana flavor!
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