Healthy Banana Bread
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4.6
Healthy Banana Bread
Description
Healthy Banana Bread brings together all-purpose and whole wheat flours for a balanced texture and flavor. Cane sugar and softened butter create a slightly sweet base, while ripe mashed bananas and plain Greek yogurt add moisture and tenderness to the loaf. Cinnamon gives a mild spice note, and vanilla extract deepens the overall flavor.
The batter is mixed by first combining dry ingredients, then creaming sugar and butter, incorporating eggs, bananas, yogurt, and vanilla, and finally folding in the flours to just combine. Baking at 350°F for about an hour produces a loaf with a golden crust and a moist interior that tests clean with a toothpick.
This banana bread is ideal as a breakfast item, snack, or dessert. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea. The balance between whole wheat and white flour lends a subtle nuttiness without heaviness.
Notes suggest sugar reduction to half a cup for less sweetness, without sacrificing texture. Dairy-free versions can be made by substituting butter with coconut oil and using dairy-free yogurt, catering to dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 cup cane sugar organic, or coconut sugar
- ¼ cup butter softened or melted coconut oil
- 2 large egg
- 3 banana mashed (1 ½ cups, ripe
- ⅓ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or coat with nonstick spray.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended.
- Add flour mixture to the wet mixture and beat at low speed just until moist.
- Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a tooth pick or butter knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
Notes
- To reduce sugar content, lower the sugar to ½ cup instead of 1 cup without affecting texture greatly.
- For a dairy-free option, use melted coconut oil or vegan butter and substitute plain Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and moisture in the bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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