4.9 from 21 votes
Avocado Banana Bread
Deliciously moist banana bread with healthier ingredient substitutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado (about 1/3 cup, pitted and flesh scooped out)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl combine: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a food processor add: avocado, banana, coconut oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup, egg, and greek yogurt. Lighly pulse until combined. Pour into the dry mixture, and stir until combined. Add chocolate chips or nuts and stir to combine.
- In a baking loaf pan lined with parchment paper or greased, pour banana bread mixture inside. Can top with additional chocolate chips or nuts or banana slices.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and cleanly removed. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.
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Notes
- If making into muffins, use a muffin tin with lined cups, spray some coconut oil and spoon in the batter. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.