Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Bread

This EASY Healthy Banana Bread recipe is made with low sugar, no oil and is just over 100 calories per slice. It still yield incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and delicious bread!

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Grease a standard 9×5” loaf pan (I also like to line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to make sure the loaf doesn’t stick).

  2. 2

    Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    In a separate small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir to combine. 

  4. 4

    Gently stir in melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

  5. 5

    Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 few minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.

Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Bread

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting slice of banana bread without the usual sugar rush or added oils? This easy Healthy Banana Bread recipe is designed for you. It delivers all the moist, sweet deliciousness you expect, thoughtfully crafted to be low in sugar and completely oil-free, coming in at just over 100 calories per slice.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe shines by leveraging the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas, allowing us to significantly reduce added sugars without compromising flavor or texture. Instead of oil, a touch of unsalted butter provides richness and aids in creating that incredibly moist crumb. The combination of baking powder and baking soda ensures a tender, well-risen loaf every time, making it remarkably easy to achieve bakery-quality results at home.

What truly sets this Healthy Banana Bread apart is its ability to taste like an indulgent treat while being mindful of your health goals. You'll find it incredibly moist and perfectly sweet, with the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon filling your kitchen. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of natural banana flavor and subtle spice, culminating in a satisfying experience that feels both wholesome and decadent.

This bread is designed to be enjoyed as is, celebrating the pure flavors of its simple ingredients. For a slight tweak, ensure your bananas are very ripe (speckled brown) for maximum natural sweetness. You can also adjust the ground cinnamon slightly to suit your preference, adding a little more for a bolder spice note or a touch less for a milder profile.

Serve this delightful Healthy Banana Bread for a nourishing breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee, or as a lighter dessert. It's wonderfully comforting on its own, embodying simple, wholesome indulgence.

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