Healthy Banana Bread Recipe Simple

Baking banana bread can be a fun activity for the whole family. It is a great way to use up some of your ripe bananas that are about to go bad, and the results can be delicious. You can make your banana bread healthy by using simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. This simple banana bread recipe is moist, sweet and delicious, and is sure to become a favorite in your house.

Ingredients

This recipe calls for:

3-4 ripe bananas
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

Mash the bananas

In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they are completely mashed. Add the melted coconut oil or vegetable oil, light brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.

Add in the dry ingredients

Add the baking soda, salt, and flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If you are adding in nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter now.

Pour the batter into the pan and bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This recipe makes 12 slices of banana bread. Each slice contains:

220 calories
7.5 grams of fat
32 grams of carbohydrates
2 grams of protein
2 grams of fiber
140 milligrams of sodium

This healthy banana bread is a great way to enjoy a classic treat without worrying about all the added sugar and fat. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family.