Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in honey, eggs, Greek yogurt (or applesauce), coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10-15 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Optional add-ins include nuts or chocolate chips. Store wrapped at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Warm slices for a fresh-baked experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg