6 Ingredient Healthy Banana Bread
A simple and wholesome banana bread made with just six ingredients, perfect for cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 pieces very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) The riper the bananas, the better the flavor.
- 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs blend better.
- 1/3 cup melted neutral oil (or melted butter) Use neutral oil for a healthier option.
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup Natural sweetener for moistness.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour Accurate measurement is key to avoid a dense loaf.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add eggs, melted oil, and honey or maple syrup. Whisk until combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry mix into the wet batter until just combined — don’t overmix.
Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Rest
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra-moist loaf, add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to the wet mix. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10–15 minutes of baking. Store loaf tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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