This easy no-fail Healthy Banana Bread recipe makes the most fluffy and moist banana bread you will find! It contains NO processed sugar or butter and comes together in just a few minutes!
It’s finally here! We are a huge fan of banana bread. Somehow, we always end up with 3 to 4 very ripe bananas just sitting on the counter. Bananas that are too ripe to eat, but are perfect for baking. You know what they say, when life gives you ripe bananas, make banana bread.
But seriously, ripe bananas are a dream in banana bread and make the best banana bread ever. This healthy banana bread is everything you want in banana bread. It’s moist, dense, and full of flavor. I made a batch and shared a few slices with my friends and they could not believe it was “healthy”.
This recipe is a keeper for sure, and I’m sure your family will love it as much as we do!
HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD HEALTHY
To make this banana bread healthy:
The sugar is replaced with honey
for the butter, we opted for coconut oil
As for the flour, whole wheat flour works wonders!
Another very important ingredient is the ripe bananas. Ripe bananas are super sweet so the riper the better. If your bananas are not yet brown or soft then you can place them in a 300F degree oven for 20 minutes or until dark brown. I swear this method will produce the ripest bananas that are perfect for banana bread.
HOW TO STORE BANANA BREAD
This banana bread will last at room temperature for 3-4 days. To store, place a paper towel in an airtight container or ziplock bag and top your bread with another paper towel. Be sure to seal the bag or airtight container.
To Freeze: You can leave the loaf whole and just wrap it and store it in a freezer-safe bag or container until you’re ready to eat it. You can also slice it and freeze it as well. To unthaw, just move it to the fridge for a short time or take it out of the freezer and set it out on the counter. It will unthaw quickly and easily.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, or olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 2-3 medium bananas
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour, or plain all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, or chopped walnuts, raisins, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, honey, milk and vanilla for 2 minutes. Stir in the bananas, flour mixture and chocolate chips (or any other add ins of choice.
- Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more cinnamon, raw sugar, or banana slices (optional) Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!
Notes
For dairy-free/vegan: use almond milk and flax eggs and maple syrup.
*Trader Joe’s has white whole wheat flour that is also great in this bread.
Recipe inspired by allrecipes and cookie and kate
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made This yeSterday and it was gobbled up quickly! Excellent recipe. Ill be making it again.
Just a note about the baking time. I had to Keep it in the oveN for an extra 20 min before toothpick came out clean.
Thanks for the 5 stars, Nada. The baking time does vary based on the type of oven you have. I’m glad you kept an eye on it and enjoyed it! 🙂
Just made this as i often crave sweet treats iN the evening and it is so good! I used spelt flour & aBout 3/4 of the wet mix as i felt the batter would be Too runny & it turned out amazing! Once cooled Gave My First slice a quick blast in the microwave & the choc chips turned all gooey yummmmm!
wow, turned out beautifully. easy. made with organic ingredients.
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SO SO YUMMMMYYYYYYYYY. I am very well pleased. This was my first time making banana bread and this was easy and so yummy and moist!
forgot my rating… hahah
I don’t typically leave comments but this recipe is amazing! Turned out fantastic, all “healthy” breads usually turn out mushy and less than ideal- this is absolutely fantastic! i added walnuts and pecans instead of chocolate chips.
NOM NOM NOM!! 😀
I usually don’t comment On recipes, however I HAVE MY SECOND LOAF IN THE OVEN AS I TYPE:) [MADE THE FIRST A FEW WEEK AGO]. IT’S SO FRICKING MOIST AND DELICIOUS. I used olive oil, and sprinkled brown sugar on the top right before putting it into the oven. My Boyfriend and i love unhealthy sweets and hate “healthier” alternatives… but by god this is 10 times better than any banana bread i ever tried!!!! We ate The Whole loaf in Two day! The only thing i did differently was use 3 tsps of baking powder instead of soda because that’s all i had.
Thank You for This recipe!!!
Thanks for the 5 stars, Kelsey, I’m so happy to hear how much you guys like the banana bread! It totally does not taste “healthy” and is our favorite banana bread recipe as well <3
Not thAt healthy if you add all of the required honey and olive oil for example. As well too much Wheat required.
This bread is a healthy ALTERNATIVE to regular banana bread. It’s not for everyone but if you are cutting down on processed sugars and white wheat then this is a great option.
By far the best banana bread I have MAde in the last 40 years. Love that there is no processed sugar or butter. Also,great with whole wheat flour. . I sweeten with Lily’s dark chocolate chips made with with STEVIA All the family loves it including grandchildren.
i make this all the time With either mashed Banana or pureed pumpkin and theyre both fabulous. I like to add dark chOcolate chunks anD sprinkle with walnuts so they get nice and toasted on top. Great recipe!
I made this this morning for the first time and it turned out Devine!
Always happy when I try a new recipe and it doesn’t DISAPPOINT.
Thank you!
I use thus recipe all the time…as soon as I see the bananas going spotty, I get THE rest if the ingredients together. Everyone loves it!
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I make this all the time for my kids. They love it. Best recipe ever. I use a little less honey and add chocolate chips.
Please iGnore my question regarding the flour i need glasses!
Hi i have got really confused with the amount of flour required. Is it 13 cups? Help i think ive made a mess
No, it’s 1 AND 3/4 cups!
i tried this reCipe thus weekend and it was delicious. Thank you
Finally a Healthy banana bread recipe that actually works. I used all purpose flour and added walnuts.
Walnuts are great in banana bread! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Hala <3
Is it Still healthy if we use all puRpose flour? My mom wont let me bake with gluten Free flour
Yes, it should still be fine!
Just made this – delicious, i added raisins & walnuts, plus some marcascpone & ricotta frosting. moist and full of taste! Shall be repeated again and again.
Amazing! 212 for a little slice does seem like a lot of calories but its so good I could eat the whole thing at once! love this recipe
it would be nice if recipes stated what oven they used, whether it was a regular, gas or fan force!
I’ve made this recipe (the vegan version) many times, and every time it comes out moist and delicious. Thanks for the awesome banana bread recipe!
Brilliant recipe! Thanks!!
Just made this as a treat for my daughter’s lunchbox – wow! I think iTs my favourite banana bread recipe so far. I had half an orange to use up, so i Squeezed that in, and also added soMe dessicated coconut and a seed mix of chia/Hemp/linseed. I don’t thinks it’s going to last long! 😊
What can I use in the place of the Greek yogurt
Very nice!
I am curious to know why you claim this as “Sugar Free” it is not Sugar
free, All honey has sugar in it.
True. It should say refined sugar free
substitution for wheat flour please