5 from 12 votes
Honey Banana Bread
Honey Banana Bread blends wholemeal and self-raising flours with ripe mashed bananas, honey, cinnamon, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to create a moist, tender quick bread. The mix's natural sweetness from honey and bananas, along with warm cinnamon, yields a soft crumb with a gentle spice. Baking at 180°C produces a loaf with a golden crust and fragrant aroma. This banana bread offers a wholesome snack or breakfast option with possibilities for nut or dried fruit additions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
1
bread
Calories:
1297 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- ½ cup wholemeal flour ( whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup self-raising flour
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 banana well ripen
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
- In a bowl, sift the flours, add the bicarb of soda and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, add the milk, honey, oil and vanilla extract.
- Use a fork to mash the bananas, then add them to the egg mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
- Grease and flour a load tin, then pour the batter in.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean (I placed the tin on the middle rack in the oven after 20 minutes, to avoid the top from browning too quickly.
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Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour or wholemeal flour solely depending on your preference.
- Vegetable oil can be replaced with coconut oil, olive oil, or butter for different flavors and moistness.
- Add nuts such as walnuts or almonds for added crunch if desired.
- Incorporate dried fruits like raisins, dates, or chopped dried apricots to vary texture and taste.
- Alternative milks like soy or other plant-based options can replace regular milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1297kcal
(65%)
Carbohydrates
216g
(72%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
330mg
(110%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
1341mg
(29%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
101g
(202%)
Vitamin A
684IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1297kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 216g | 72% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 330mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1341mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 101g | 202% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.