Easy Healthy Banana Bread (gluten & dairy free options)
This healthier version of delicious banana bread is a more nutritious option that is incredibly moist but less sweet than traditional banana bread. Sweetened with maple syrup and extra bananas, this healthy banana bread is made with only REAL ingredients!
Equipment
- 9x5 loaf pan
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium bananas)
- ½ cup (4 ounces) maple syrup
- ¼ cup plain yogurt (for dairy free, use dairy free yogurt such as coconut yogurt or almond milk yogurt)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups organic whole wheat flour (for gluten free, use gluten-free all purpose 1:1 flour that includes xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or kosher sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x5 metal loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick baking spray.
- In one bowl, add in dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt) and whisk together to combine.
- In a separate bigger bowl, add in all the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, oil, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract) and whisk thoroughly to combine or beat with an electric mixer until uniform.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top if desired. Bake for 50 - 65 minutes. If using convection oven, mine is usually done around 55 minutes. Bread is done when fully baked through and a toothpick comes out clean without batter.
- Let cool fully in the pan. When cooled, remove from pan, slice, and enjoy! Enjoy warmed with butter, jam, or by itself. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (it's even better the next day!)
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