Best 5 Dees Yummy Healthier Banana Bread Recipes

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Dee's Yummy Healthier Banana Bread: A Wholesome Treat for Every Occasion

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Dee's Yummy Healthier Banana Bread, a delightful creation that combines the classic taste of banana bread with a healthier twist. This scrumptious treat is not only a crowd-pleaser but also packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and satisfy your sweet cravings. With three variations - Classic, Chocolate Chip, and Walnut - this recipe caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this easy-to-follow guide will lead you through the steps of creating this delectable bread. From the moist and tender crumb to the sweet banana flavor, each bite is a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with Dee's Yummy Healthier Banana Bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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With this healthy banana bread recipe, you're only a few simple ingredients away from the best banana bread ever! It's made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. You can easily make this banana bread vegan or gluten free-check the recipe notes for details. Recipe yields 1 loaf (about 10 slices).

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup (75 grams) melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high quality vegetable oil*
1/2 cup honey (168 grams) or maple syrup (155 grams)
2 eggs
1 cup (225 grams) mashed ripe bananas (about 2 1/2 medium or 2 large bananas)
1/4 cup (56 grams) milk of choice or water
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder; they aren't the same!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
1 3/4 cups (220 grams) white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour**
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices...

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 10 seconds in the microwave.)
  • Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Lastly, switch to a big spoon and stir in the flour, just until combined. Some lumps are ok! If you're adding any additional mix-ins, gently fold them in now.
  • Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. If you'd like a pretty swirled effect, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (typically, if I haven't added any mix-ins, my bread is done at 55 minutes; if I have added mix-ins, it needs closer to 60 minutes). Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for at least 10 minutes. You may need to run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread from the pan. Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 233 calories, Sugar 18 g, Sodium 260.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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This EASY Healthy Banana Bread recipe is made with low sugar, no oil and is just over 100 calories per slice. It still yield incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and delicious bread!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bananas (, about 1 1/3 cups, mashed)
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((white or white-whole wheat))
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (, melted (or substitute applesauce))

Steps:

  • Grease a standard 9x5'' loaf pan (I also like to line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to make sure the loaf doesn't stick).
  • Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to combine.
  • In a separate small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 few minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g

HEALTHIER BANANA BANANA BREAD



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This recipe was really yummy to start with but I was looking for something a little healthier so I replaced some butter with non-fat yogurt and I eliminated the salt. It is super moist and tastes great.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
⅛ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter, yogurt, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in mashed bananas until well blended. Pour banana mixture to flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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This easy, healthy banana bread is the best! Moist, fluffy, and ultra delicious. Made with yogurt and whole wheat. So yummy and good for you!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 11 ounces or 3 large)
1 large egg
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used nonfat. OK to substitute vanilla, though the bread will be a bit sweeter.)
2 tablespoons canola oil ( or melted cooled coconut oil*)
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips ( or chopped dark chocolate (optional))

Steps:

  • Place the rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Mash the bananas in the bottom of a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk in the egg, then the yogurt and oil.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the top, then stir until combined.
  • Gently stir in the flour until barely combined, then fold in any mix-ins.
  • Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check at the 35-minute mark and tent with foil if the bread is browning too quickly at the corners. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on rack to finish cooling completely (for neat slicing), or enjoy warm and don't worry if the slices are messy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (of 10), Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, Sugar 17 g

ANGIE'S TO-DIE-FOR BANANA BREAD



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A not too sweet, super-moist, deep golden brown, dense banana bread with a crispy sugary crust right out of the oven. It is enjoyed at our home hot with butter, and eaten like cake with a fork. The kids don't let it make it to Day 2, so if you love it like we do, get it while it's hot! You'll never make another banana bread recipe again!

Provided by AMHORSCH

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
4 ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, vegetable shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on Low until thoroughly mixed; beat in the bananas, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined. Mix half of the flour mixture into the banana mixture; beat until combined; beat in remaining flour mixture. Mix on Medium speed for 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Allow to cool for 15 minutes; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 306.5 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. You can also freeze ripe bananas for later use. Simply peel and slice the bananas, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to use them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about an hour.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your banana bread tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: This will ensure that your banana bread doesn't overflow. You can also use a bundt pan or a muffin tin.
  • Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes: Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with crumbs attached, bake the banana bread for a few more minutes.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing it: This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Dee's Yummy Healthier Banana Bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas and make a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast. The bread is moist and flavorful, and it's packed with healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and Greek yogurt. Plus, it's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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