Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Whole Wheat Banana Bread is a moist, wholesome quick bread made with ripe bananas, 100% whole wheat flour, and naturally sweet ingredients. Packed with rich banana flavor and hearty whole-grain goodness, this healthy banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, meal prep, or dessert. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, it offers all the comfort of classic banana bread with added nutrition and a wonderfully tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, and milk or yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- 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 or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness.Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a soft, tender crumb.If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final 15 minutes of baking.Honey creates a slightly richer flavor, while maple syrup adds subtle caramel notes.Whole wheat pastry flour can be used for an even softer texture.This bread becomes even more flavorful the day after baking.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/whole-wheat-banana-bread/
