Easy Healthy Quick Bread Recipes

Your search for the perfect healthy banana bread recipe stops here! This healthy banana bread is everything you’d look for in a banana bread recipe:

I try not to label recipes as, “The Best, ” unless I really mean it. I confidently call this healthy banana bread the best. It has the sweetness, moisture and flavor that you are looking for in a loaf of banana bread, healthy or otherwise.

I can’t even tell you how many times I have tested this recipe to make sure it is just perfect before sharing it here. I’ve tried out different amounts of banana, butter, sweetener and flour. I’ve made this banana bread with and without milk. I’ve found the perfect balance of ingredients and can’t wait for you to try this healthy banana bread recipe for yourself.

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This whole wheat banana bread is made in one bowl, except for mashing the banana. I always mash my bananas in a separate bowl using a fork. You can also mash the bananas in a stand mixer.

Once the wet ingredients are well combined, add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla to the bowl. I like to add the vanilla last so that I can use the same measuring spoon that I used for the dry ingredients without washing in between.

Use your whisk to mix the batter up really well before adding the flour. You want to make sure that there are no clumps of baking soda or salt left in the batter.

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Finally, add the flour to the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to mix in the flour until it is just combined. Mix until you don’t see any more streaks of flour and then stop. Over-mixing the batter will make your banana bread dense instead of light and soft.

When I bake quick breads like this banana bread, I prepare my loaf pan by cutting a sheet of parchment paper to fit in the pan, as you see in the photo above. Lining the pan with parchment as well as greasing the pan will make sure that your banana bread comes out of the pan easily, without sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Banana bread will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months, when wrapped well. Let the baked bread cool completely on a wire rack before freezing.

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You can wrap and freeze the loaf of banana bread whole. Or, if you want to be able to grab individual servings of banana bread from the freezer, slice the bread and wrap each slice individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped slices in a larger airtight storage container or zip-top bag for storing in the freezer.

You can thaw banana bread overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter at room temperature for a few hours. Individual slices of banana bread can be thawed quickly in the microwave.

Baking banana bread and Banana Muffins are a few of my favorite ways to use up over-ripe bananas. I like to make both ahead of time for quick breakfasts and snacks for my family. Here are a few more banana recipes to use up those ripe bananas!

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This healthy banana bread is truly the best! It's so moist, full of rich banana flavor and incredibly easy to make. This bread freezes well for quick breakfasts and snacks; see the notes below for storage instructions.

Serving: 1 /12 loaf , Calories: 193 kcal , Carbohydrates: 33 g , Protein: 4 g , Fat: 5 g , Saturated Fat: 3 g , Cholesterol: 39 mg , Sodium: 200 mg , Potassium: 162 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 15 g , Vitamin A: 205 IU , Vitamin C: 3.1 mg , Calcium: 21 mg , Iron: 0.7 mg

This site contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Kristine's Kitchen!Healthy and the simplest, I might say, no knead no yeast multi-seed bread that you can perfectly enjoy for breakfast or even for your sandwiches. All you need to do is mix with a wooden spoon (or a hand whisk) and bake, that's it. Use your favourite seeds and make it your own.

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Taste and texture - Soft bread with loads of healthy seeds. Since this is a fast bread with no yeast, so it won't have that chewy texture of a yeasted kneaded bread.

Seeds - Use whatever seeds that you love, no problem at all. Just use the total amount as indicated in the recipe below.

Oil - I've improved the recipe by using extra virgin olive oil. You can use avocado oil, coconut oil or whichever you prefer.

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Whole wheat flour - works the best for this recipe and I'm combining it with all purpose flour to achieve that soft textured bread with minimal effort.

Honey - I love the hint of sweetness in this bread. Use maple syrup or any other natural liquid sweetener that you like instead.

Egg - Works the best for this recipe. I've tried it with flax seeds egg but found the bread a bit too crumbly for my taste. If you can't have eggs and don't mind the change of texture, just know that it's doable with flax seeds egg.

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Buttermilk - I make my own buttermilk, it's easier than having to buy some, store and not knowing what to do with the balance. My homemade vegan buttermilk also works for this recipe.

Having said that, just know that it takes a bit longer to get toasted. And also, be gentle when you're handling the toasted slice as this bread is soft when it's hot.

Fastest healthy multi-seed bread that doesn't require yeast. Using natural fat, natural sweetener and whole grain flour. Perfect for healthy breakfast option. Yum!

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Calories: 313.9 kcal , Carbohydrates: 32.2 g , Protein: 9.3 g , Fat: 17.8 g , Saturated Fat: 2.6 g , Cholesterol: 22.1 mg , Sodium: 260.3 mg , Potassium: 238.8 mg , Fiber: 3.2 g , Sugar: 9.3 g , Calcium: 119.3 mg , Iron: 2.9 mgWhy have one slice of pumpkin bread, when you can have two (or three)?! Made with no sugar, Greek yogurt, and whole grains, thisHealthy Pumpkin Bread recipe is moist, delicious, and under 200 calories per slice.

With Pumpkin Energy Balls, Pumpkin Overnight Oats, and Healthy Pumpkin Cookies all vying for attention, it’s easy to wonder if a simple loaf of pumpkin bread is really what you should be rushing to make when the seasons turn.

Let me put it this way: if you haven’t baked this healthy pumpkin bread recipe yet, you can’t even call it fall.

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5 Star Review “Absolute moist pumpkin bread perfection! I love quick breads but dislike all the oil and butter in it so this was an amazing recipe for my kids too! Thank you!” — Amanda —

I adapted this recipe from my favorite Healthy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips. Like the banana bread, this low-calorie pumpkin bread is also low in fat and super moist, thanks to Greek yogurt and the natural moisture of the pumpkin itself.

For the white whole wheat flour, you can substitute whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, or a blend. Regular whole wheat flour can also be used, though the bread will have a heavier texture and a more pronounced wheat taste.

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You can substitute vanilla Greek yogurt for the plain, though the bread will be a bit sweeter. I have not tested the bread with regular yogurt (which is thinner), so I recommend sticking with the Greek.

Gummy pumpkin bread is usually underbaked. For best results, invest in an instant-read thermometer and don’t pull your bread until it reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees F. If the top is getting too brown, tent with foil until the internal temperature is reached.

No. Wheat flour and almond flour behave very, very differently in recipes so you typically cannot make a 1:1 swap in recipes without altering other ingredients. Check out my recipe for Paleo Pumpkin Bread or Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins instead.

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The BEST Healthy Pumpkin Bread! Made with Greek yogurt, white whole wheat flour, and no sugar, this one-bowl pumpkin bread is extra moist.

Serving: 1 slice (of 10) Calories: 161 kcal Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 4 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 17 mg Potassium: 122 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 15 g Vitamin A: 5744 IU Vitamin C: 2 mg Calcium: 36 mg Iron: 1 mg

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!Today we have an awesome collection of 27 Quick Bread Recipes just in time for baking season. I’ve also put together a list of quick bread baking tips so you can easily tackle any of these recipes with confidence.

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