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Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Author Erin Dooner
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
This 100% whole wheat banana bread is moist, full of banana flavor and cinnamon, and naturally dairy-free. It's also easy to make vegan!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) whole wheat flour or whole spelt or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs or 2 chia eggs (2 tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 tbsp water mixed together)
  • 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 medium bananas  480 grams without the peel, mashed

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup (59 grams) chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10.5″ x 3″ (27cm x 8cm) pan and grease it well.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.
    1 1/2 cups (180 grams) whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • In another medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add honey, oil, vanilla and mashed bananas. Add nuts, if using.
    2 large eggs, 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup (59 grams) chopped walnuts
  • Add the wet mix to the dry mix, but just until combined.
  • If you'd like cinnamon sugar, mix together the optional sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Pourt the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top, if using.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothipick nserted in the middle comes out clean. Remember to adjust the time accordingly depending on pan size.
  • Remove to a rack to cool for 15 minutes before turning out onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Storage – Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep it fresh longer, refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing – Wrap the banana bread well in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature before serving.
  • Vegan? Then make sure to use maple syrup instead of honey and to use the chia egg option.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 33
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