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Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

Honey Vanilla Banana Bread for a Sweet, Guilt-Free Treat

This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a naturally sweetened, moist loaf perfect for breakfast or dessert, offering guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas Choose very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness
  • 1/3 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour Or all-purpose flour; gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Use fresh for best rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Use fresh for best rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 large egg Can use a flax egg as a vegan substitute
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil Or butter; can use dairy-free option
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips For a sweet, melty surprise
  • 1/2 cup nuts Walnuts or pecans add crunch
  • spices Cinnamon or pumpkin spice for flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash 3-4 very ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Whisk in 1/3 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 beaten egg into the mashed bananas.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins like ½ cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
  7. Pour your batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  8. Once baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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