Healthy Banana Bread Moist Sweet (Printable Version)
Moist, naturally sweet banana loaf made better-for-you with wholesome ingredients and simple prep.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups flour (white, spelt, or oat flour options)
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1 tsp baking soda
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3/4 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
→ Add-ins (Optional)
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (360g)
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1/2 cup yogurt or additional mashed banana
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
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1/3 cup oil or milk of choice
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, yogurt (or additional banana), maple syrup (or honey/agave), oil (or milk), and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a batter.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Smooth out the top and, if desired, press some chocolate chips into the surface.
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Bake on the center oven rack for 40 minutes. Without opening the oven, turn off the heat and let the bread sit in the closed oven for an additional 10 minutes.
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If the bread is not fully cooked after this time, cover the top with foil. Turn the oven back on and bake in 5-minute increments until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight for improved taste and texture. Leftovers can be sliced and frozen for up to a month.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, allow the banana bread to rest overnight in the refrigerator to enhance flavor and texture.
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This recipe was adapted from a pumpkin banana bread variation.
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Flour options include white, spelt, or oat flour.