Go Bananas – The Healthiest (and Tastiest) Banana Bread You’ll Ever Make!
If you’ve got some overripe bananas sitting on your counter, don’t toss them. Turn them into something amazing! This healthy banana bread recipe is so easy, so delicious, and totally guilt-free. Whether you’re a morning coffee sipper, an afternoon snacker, or just someone who loves that warm “fresh-from-the-oven” smell wafting through the house, this recipe’s for you.
Why It’s a Healthy Win
This banana bread skips refined sugar, uses wholesome ingredients, and still tastes like dessert. The bananas add natural sweetness, the coconut oil keeps it moist and it is packed with protein. It’s perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a yummy weekend treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener (Monk Fruit In The Raw brand recommended)
- 1/4 cup monk fruit light brown sweetener (also Monk Fruit In The Raw)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 very ripe (dark specked) bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, monk fruit sweetener, monk fruit brown sweetener, protein powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in the optional chopped nuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Bonus Tip: If your home is on the market, this is our sneaky secret weapon. Bake a loaf before your next showing. The scent of warm banana bread instantly makes any house feel like home.
By The Sea Realty | Living the South Florida lifestyle – one sunny day, one great meal, and one dream home at a time.
