Healthier Banana Bread
This Healthier Banana Bread is moist, perfectly sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce substitute for oil and sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for moisture
- 3 medium ripe bananas the riper, the better
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice for fluffy texture
- 1 teaspoon salt balances flavors
- 7 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk or nonfat milk for added moisture
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps bread rise
- 1 cup all-purpose flour creates light texture
- 1 cup whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Lightly grease your loaf pan with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vinegar (or lemon juice) to the bananas and whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula.
- Stir in unsweetened vanilla almond milk until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Loaf Pan
- Oven mitts
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- This banana bread can be frozen for up to three months.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor!