Easy Whole Wheat Banana Bread
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to use up overripe bananas, you can't go wrong with whole-wheat banana bread. This hearty and nutritious bread is made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast or a wholesome snack, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So grab your mixing bowl, and let's get baking! 😉 ☕
Ingredients
- 1-½ cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour , spooned into a measuring cup and leveled-off
- ¼ cup milled flax seeds or white whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs , room temperature
- ⅓ cup avocado oil, Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup sour cream (preferably full-fat , or whole Milk
- 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas , about 2 to 3 bananas
Honey Glaze:
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (176.67 °C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, milled flax seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and mashed banana and whisk until smooth.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined (do not over-mix). Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the Honey Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, place the honey and the water; simmer until the honey dissolves entirely and thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract; let it cool.
- Bake for Whole Wheat Banana Bread for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove from the oven brush immediately with the honey glaze. Cool in pan 5-10 minutes, then turn out onto rack. Slice and serve while still warm or store in an airtight container. Enjoy!!!
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you could store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: Whole Wheat Banana Bread, you can microwave or reheat it in the oven. For the microwave, place a slice of bread on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for 10-15 seconds until warm. For the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), wrap the bread in aluminum foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm. You could also slice the bread and toast it lightly in the toaster oven.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
347
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
218
mg
9
%
Potassium
287
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
93
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
