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Easy Whole Wheat Banana Bread

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to use up overripe bananas, you can't go wrong with whole-wheat banana bread. This hearty and nutritious bread is made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast or a wholesome snack, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So grab your mixing bowl, and let's get baking! 😉 ☕ 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-½ cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour , spooned into a measuring cup and leveled-off
  • ¼ cup milled flax seeds or white whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil, Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup sour cream (preferably full-fat , or whole Milk
  • 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas , about 2 to 3 bananas
Honey Glaze:
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (176.67 °C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, milled flax seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and mashed banana and whisk until smooth.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined (do not over-mix). Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. For the Honey Glaze:
  6. In a small saucepan, place the honey and the water; simmer until the honey dissolves entirely and thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract; let it cool.
  7. Bake for Whole Wheat Banana Bread for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove from the oven brush immediately with the honey glaze. Cool in pan 5-10 minutes, then turn out onto rack. Slice and serve while still warm or store in an airtight container. Enjoy!!!

Notes

  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • To store: Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you could store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat: Whole Wheat Banana Bread, you can microwave or reheat it in the oven. For the microwave, place a slice of bread on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for 10-15 seconds until warm. For the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), wrap the bread in aluminum foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm. You could also slice the bread and toast it lightly in the toaster oven.
  • Make-Ahead
  • Make-Ahead
  • Whole Wheat Banana Bread ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions, let it cool completely, and then tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. You can store the bread at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate it for up to a week. For longer storage, you can freeze the bread by wrapping individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
  • Whole Wheat Banana Bread ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions, let it cool completely, and then tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. You can store the bread at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate it for up to a week. For longer storage, you can freeze the bread by wrapping individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
  • The bread can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw the desired amount in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature, and reheat if desired. Having Whole Wheat Banana Bread made ahead of time allows you to have a wholesome and tasty treat readily available whenever you're in the mood for a slice.
  • The bread can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw the desired amount in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature, and reheat if desired. Having Whole Wheat Banana Bread made ahead of time allows you to have a wholesome and tasty treat readily available whenever you're in the mood for a slice.
  • How to Freeze
  • How to Freeze
  • To freeze Whole Wheat Banana Bread, let it cool completely, slice it if desired, and wrap individual slices or the entire loaf tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped bread in a freezer-safe bag or container, removing any excess air to prevent freezer burn. Label the packaging with the date of freezing. Store the bread in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To freeze Whole Wheat Banana Bread, let it cool completely, slice it if desired, and wrap individual slices or the entire loaf tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped bread in a freezer-safe bag or container, removing any excess air to prevent freezer burn. Label the packaging with the date of freezing. Store the bread in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When ready to enjoy, remove the desired number of slices or the whole loaf from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature. Reheat individual slices if desired, or enjoy them as is. Freezing Whole Wheat Banana Bread allows you to preserve its freshness and have a delicious treat available whenever you're in the mood for some wholesome goodness.
  • When ready to enjoy, remove the desired number of slices or the whole loaf from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature. Reheat individual slices if desired, or enjoy them as is. Freezing Whole Wheat Banana Bread allows you to preserve its freshness and have a delicious treat available whenever you're in the mood for some wholesome goodness.
  • To store: Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you could store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat: Whole Wheat Banana Bread, you can microwave or reheat it in the oven. For the microwave, place a slice of bread on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for 10-15 seconds until warm. For the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), wrap the bread in aluminum foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm. You could also slice the bread and toast it lightly in the toaster oven.