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Banana and Honey Bread Recipe

Banana and Honey Bread Recipe

195kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
1 hour
Total 1 hour 55 minutes
The banana and honey bread recipe is a soft, moist, and naturally sweet loaf made with ripe bananas and honey instead of refined sugar. Moreover, it is an easy beginner-friendly recipe that delivers rich flavor, comforting aroma, and a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread. As a result, it is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Servings 8 servings
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • For the perfect banana and honey bread recipe gather the following:
  • 3 ripe bananas very soft and spotty
  • ½ cup honey natural sweetener
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture

Equipment

  • To make this banana and honey bread recipe, you will need:
  • Mixing bowls (large & medium)
  • Fork or potato masher (for bananas)
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (8x4 or 9x5 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method

  1. Step 1: Prepare the bananas
    Banana and Honey Bread Recipe
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth. The riper the bananas, the better the banana and honey bread recipe flavor.
  3. Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
  5. Step 3: Add bananas
  6. Stir the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until fully combined.
  7. Step 4: Add dry ingredients
  8. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Step 5: Add optional ingredients
  10. Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon if desired.
  11. Step 6: Bake
  12. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  13. Step 7: Cool and serve
    Banana and Honey Bread Recipe
  14. Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving80gCalories195kcalCarbohydrates32gProtein3gFat7gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol28mgSodium80mgPotassium180mgFiber2gSugar17gVitamin A120IUVitamin C2mgCalcium25mg

Notes

Always use overripe bananas for the best banana and honey bread recipe flavor and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter, as it can make the bread dense.
Honey naturally browns faster, so keep an eye on baking time.
You can store the bread in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or freeze it for up to 2 months.
For extra softness, try adding yogurt or sour cream to the banana and honey bread recipe.

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