Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread – at only 209 calories per slice, you can’t go wrong with this super healthy banana nut bread.

Happy New Year my friends!

To start off the new year right, I’m giving you a favorite recipe of mine, a healthy whole wheat banana nut bread, that most of us make often because we always have some extra ripe bananas on hand. I tweaked this recipe quite a bit to turn it into a very healthy and good for you banana bread. I made some wonderful substitutions and got rid of the oil and replaced it with apple sauce, replaced some of the white flour with whole wheat flour and cut down on the sugar from the usual one full cup of sugar in a loaf to only 1/2 cup of brown sugar.

This banana bread is so gorgeous, and so delicious. We don’t have to cut out the foods we love to eat healthier, we just have to make some smart substitutions. This wonderful bread is only 209 calories per slice, and if you want even less calories, leave out the pecans and you have a banana bread with under 150 calories per slice.

I’m sure most of us have made the same New Year’s resolution and that is to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise more. This banana bread will help you start right.

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Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Cook 50 minutes minutes

Total 1 hour hour

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Indulge in a slice of wholesome goodness with my Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread! This moist, rich loaf is bursting with the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy nuts, all while being made with nutritious whole wheat flour. It’s a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast or snack time, offering a delightful taste and texture that'll have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 very ripe bananas (mashed)
• ▢ 3 eggs
• ▢ ½ cup brown sugar
• ▢ ⅓ cup applesauce
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• ▢ 1 tablespoon rolled oats (optional)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar (optional)

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350℉.
• Grease a loaf pan and set aside. You can use cooking spray, or some coconut oil.
• In a large bowl mix together whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and pecans. Set aside.
• In another large bowl mash the bananas. Add eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar and applesauce. Whisk everything together well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and using a spatula mix everything until well incorporated.
• Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan and if preferred sprinkle with the rolled oats and Turbinado sugar.
• Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.

Equipment

• 9x5x3-inch Loaf Pan

Notes

1. Whole Wheat Flour Substitution: If desired, you can use all-purpose flour in place of whole wheat for a lighter texture.
2. Nut Choices: Feel free to use walnuts, pecans, or your favorite nut, or omit them entirely if you prefer a nut-free bread.
3. Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
4. Storage: This bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or it can be frozen for longer storage.
5. Add-Ins: Consider adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for additional flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 209kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 31.4g (10%)Protein: 4.7g (9%)Fat: 7.9g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Cholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 317mg (14%)Fiber: 2.4g (10%)Sugar: 10.7g (12%)

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Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

Enjoy!