Healthy Banana Bread
280kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Fork or potato masher
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Cooling rack
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze slices for easy grab-and-go snacks.
