Cornmeal Banana Bread Healthier

Elevate your banana bread game with this healthier twist on a classic—Cornmeal Banana Bread! This wholesome recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and honey with the hearty texture of whole wheat flour and cornmeal for a subtly rustic loaf that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Enhanced with unsweetened applesauce and creamy Greek yogurt, this banana bread stays moist while cutting back on added oils. A touch of ground cinnamon adds warmth, while optional walnuts or pecans bring a delightful crunch to every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe bakes up beautifully in under an hour, offering a satisfying guilt-free treat your whole family will enjoy. Plus, it freezes wonderfully for make-ahead convenience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.75 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the applesauce, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid a dense texture.

Step 5

Fold in the Greek yogurt until incorporated. If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans at this stage.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Slice and serve as a hearty breakfast, snack, or dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2045.2

Total Fat 58.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 376mg	0%
Sodium 2279.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 345.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 111.1g
Protein 57.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 270.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2493.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.6%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 64.6%