Katie's Healthy Banana Bread

Indulge guilt-free with Katie’s Healthy Banana Bread, a wholesome twist on the classic comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or an anytime treat. Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey, this moist and flavorful banana bread skips refined sugar without sacrificing sweetness. Whole wheat flour adds a hearty, nutritious base, while warming cinnamon and optional mix-ins like walnuts or dark chocolate chips elevate each bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this easy, one-bowl recipe is a must-try for health-conscious bakers. Store it for days of grab-and-go goodness, and savor every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (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 easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 6

If using walnuts or dark chocolate chips, fold them gently into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1003.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2207.2

Total Fat 96.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 384.2mg	0%
Sodium 2048.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.0g	0%
Total Sugars 108.9g
Protein 73.6g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 388.6mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 3050.3mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 50.6%