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.
Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread
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.
Bowl Gluten Free Banana Bread
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!
Moist Banana Bread Recipe (video)
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!My kids love bananas, so whenever we have a surplus of bananas that are all ripening at the same time, this Healthy Banana Bread recipe is my go-to. I’m obsessed with it, my husband is obsessed with it, and my kids are obsessed with it. It’s just SO. GOOD. I know you’ll love it, too!
Moist And Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe Super Simple!
Banana bread can be made healthy with fresh bananas, eggs, coconut oil instead of butter, and maple syrup instead of refined sugar. These are all wholesome ingredients! You can also use gluten-free flour or whole wheat flour and rolled oats to add even more nutrition to your loaf. With these easy swaps, banana bread can most definitely be a healthy and nutritious treat!
Ripe Bananas – Use very ripe bananas for this recipe! Regular bananas work too, but they may be a bit tougher to mash or blend (and aren’t as sweet).
Rolled Oats – A little bit of rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats) help add texture to the loaf slices. Feel free to use chopped walnuts or any mix-in of choice instead!
Healthy Moist Banana Bread
Maple Syrup – A little bit of maple syrup sweetens this bread recipe. Feel free to add a little bit of brown sugar (about 2 Tablespoons) if you are looking to make a sweeter loaf!
The oat sugar streusel on top adds a little bit of sweetness and texture that really brings this banana bread together! Made from rolled oats, melted coconut oil, and brown sugar, it’s optional but definitely so delicious.
There are two ways to make this Healthy Banana Bread recipe: in a blender/food processor, or by hand. Either way, it’s super easy to make and the results are always delicious!
Healthy Banana Bread (whole Wheat)
This is my preferred method because it’s so quick and easy! To make Healthy Banana Bread in a food processor or blender, simply:
On it’s own, the level of sweetness for this Healthy Banana Bread recipe is mild to moderate, depending on what you’re used to. However, the optional oat and brown sugar streusel on top that’s included in this recipe definitely add more sweetness!
If you’re looking for a more sweet recipe, be sure to add that streusel on top. You can also (or alternatively) add 2 Tablespoons of raw sugar or brown sugar to the batter!
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe With Applesauce
Banana bread can be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days and in refrigerator for 5-7 days! It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
To freeze, let the bread cool completely and slice. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, then place individual serving sizes in airtight containers. Store in the freezer!
To enjoy after freezing, simply thaw the banana bread in the refrigerator the night before. Place it in the microwave for a few seconds, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
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The BEST Healthy Banana Bread that's easy to make and delicious! Made entirely in a food processor or blender, this gluten-free banana loaf is a favorite for the entire family. Every single slice is beautifully light, fluffy, moist, and sweetened to perfection. Add your favorite toppings, walnuts, or chocolate chips for a banana bread recipe that's great for a healthy breakfast or snack that tastes like dessert!
Calories: 133 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 31 mg | Sodium: 152 mg | Potassium: 39 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 45 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 25 mg | Iron: 1 mgThe trick to making ultra-moist, healthy banana breadis to use extra-virgin olive oil and FOUR WHOLE BANANAS, with both white and whole wheat flour in the recipe!
The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe!
I loveeee a good banana bread. But it’s easy to try to bake one and have it come out dry and bland. Not with this recipe! This recipe for super moist banana bread is not only DELICIOUS, but it’s healthy too!
There are a few tricks to making the ultimate moist banana bread. Using olive oil helps keep it moist, as does using LOTS of bananas– I used four, which also helps sweeten the bread naturally. This means that there isn’t a lot of sugar in the recipe, but it’s still decadently sweet.
This banana bread recipe also uses both white AND whole wheat flour, which helps take the nutrition up a notch but still maintain a light and fluffy texture.
The Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread
I LOVE using olive oil to bake with. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that olive oil is one of the healthiest fats out there, and baking with olive oil is big with Mediterranean food. But health benefits aside, I just like it better than butter in a lot of circumstances.
Using oil to bake keeps things much more moist than using butter. And best of all, it STAYS moist for days later, whereas baked goods with butter have a tendency to dry out faster.
I also love that you don’t have to soften it or melt it from it’s solid state-
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