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Banana Bread Recipe Healthy

This Healthy Banana Bread Recipe is soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with honey and ripe bananas — no refined sugar needed! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s a guilt-free treat the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium or 2 large overripe bananas, mashed (~1½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional mix-ins: dark chocolate chips walnuts, etc.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
  5. Add any optional mix-ins and pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://ekellyn.com/banana-bread-recipe-healthy/

Notes

  • Substitute whole wheat flour or oat flour for a healthier twist.
  • Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • Add chopped nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips for texture and flavor