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Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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This Whole Wheat Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and applesauce—no butter or oil needed. It’s naturally sweetened with honey and brown sugar and makes a delicious, healthier take on a classic loaf.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups (288 g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 6 Tbsp (90 g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • ¼ cup (50 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups (220 g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup (67 g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and adjust rack to lower-third position. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add applesauce and eggs; beat until combined. Then add honey, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 60–65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil. It’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Replace walnuts with pecans or omit entirely if desired.
  • Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for variety.
  • Dairy-free milk can be used for a fully dairy-free version.
  • Let the loaf sit overnight for even better flavor the next day.

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