The Best Healthy Banana Bread

The Best Healthy Banana Bread

8 servings
This Healthy Banana Bread has everything you expect from a traditional banana bread but it's made with simple and wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and olive oil for a healthier twist. You'll end up with a delicious and moist loaf that's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This recipe also comes together in just one bowl so no stand mixer required! 

Ingredients

  • whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
    1 ¾ c
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • whole milk greek yogurt
    ½ c
  • olive oil
    ¼ c
  • banana

    roughly 3-4 large overripe bananas

    1 ½ c
  • maple syrup

    not pancake syrup

    ½ c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • vanilla extract
    ½ tbsp
  • dark chocolate chips
    ½ c
  • walnuts
    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.

  3. 3

    To a separate mixing bowl add the greek yogurt, olive oil, mashed banana, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.

  5. 5

    Next, fold the chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter.

  6. 6

    Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the extra chocolate chips on top of the batter.

  7. 7

    Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted into the center, comes out clean. If the bread beings to brown too quickly you can tent it lightly with a piece of foil.

  8. 8

    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to continue cooling completely. Once cool, slice and enjoy!

The Best Healthy Banana Bread

The Best Healthy Banana Bread

80 min8 servings325 cal

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