5 from 15 votes
Banana Nut Bread Recipe
This Banana Nut Bread combines whole-wheat flour, coconut sugar, and mashed ripe bananas for a moist and tender loaf with a mild sweetness. The combination of applesauce and eggs keeps the texture soft while chopped raw walnuts add a crunchy contrast. The batter is gently mixed to maintain lumps, ensuring a tender crumb. Baked in loaf pans until golden and toothpick clean, this bread is a practical choice for breakfast or snacks, offering a wholesome flavor with natural sweeteners and whole grains.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder aluminum-free
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 4 banana mashed, medium ripe
- 1 cup walnut chopped, raw
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans with a dab of coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In a larger bowl, beat together the coconut sugar and applesauce until well combined. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Blend in the mashed bananas until just mixed, keeping it lumpy for texture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined to keep the loaf tender. Fold in the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the two prepared pans, dividing it equally, and smoothing the tops. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
390mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.