Best 3 Delicious Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipes

Indulge in a wholesome and delicious treat with our collection of whole wheat banana bread recipes. These nutritious and flavorful breads are made with the goodness of whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and a symphony of warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit every taste and preference. From classic banana bread to unique variations like chocolate chip, walnut, and even gluten-free, our recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings for a wholesome and delightful treat. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a baking journey that will fill your home with the sweet aroma of freshly baked banana bread.

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MOIST WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

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Moist, delicious whole wheat banana bread. Yes, really! Best healthy banana bread recipe on the internet with a Breadtopia video tutorial to boot.

Provided by Eric Rusch

Categories Recipes

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter
½ cup (3 ¾ ounces) packed light or dark brown sugar
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (~ 12 ounces) mashed ripe banana (3-4 medium to large bananas)
¼ cup (3 ounces) honey (I used sugar - works fine)
2 large eggs
2 cups (8 ounces) whole wheat flour, traditional or white whole wheat (I found that 2 cups was closer to 10 ounces - guess my whole wheat is heavy)
½ cups (2 ounces) chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Beat together the butter, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the banana, honey and eggs, beating until smooth. Add the flour and nuts, stirring until smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and let it rest at room temperature, uncovered for 10 minutes.
Bake the bread for 50 minutes. Lay a piece of foil gently across the top and bake until a cake tester (like a toothpick) inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a rack to cool completely.

DELICIOUS WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

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I didn't have all the ingredients I needed to make a different banana bread recipe so I improvised and this is what I came up with. Its very moist. The best banana bread I have made.

Provided by all4him

Categories Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil (or evoo)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup banana, mashed (about 2 large bananas, 3 small)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup blueberries (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Beat oil and brown sugar together.
Add eggs, mix well.
Stir in bananas and vanilla.
Stir in flour, salt, and cinnamon.
Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, then add to batter.
Lastly, add nuts and/ or fruit (if you use both reduce each measurement to 1/4 cup).
Spread into greased bread pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
Cool on rack before slicing.

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

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This my family's favorite bread. I bake this bread at least once a week, my twin little girls just LOVE it--and it is easy to make, light and healthy too!

Provided by Chef Glaucia

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h19m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup flax seed meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 mashed bananas (use very ripe bananas )
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mix six first ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add raisins and chocolate chips; set aside.
Mix bananas, eggs, oil and vanilla.
Combine both mixtures until well blended.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in center of oven 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 161.8, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3

Tips:

Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. If your bananas are not ripe enough, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or pear for a few days.

Mash the bananas well. The finer you mash the bananas, the more evenly they will distribute throughout the bread and the better the texture will be. You can use a fork, a potato masher, or a food processor to mash the bananas.

Use whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is a healthier option than white flour, and it gives banana bread a nutty flavor and a heartier texture.

Add some nuts or seeds. Nuts and seeds add flavor, texture, and healthy fats to banana bread. Some popular options include walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.

Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.

Bake the bread at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the bread will brown too quickly on the outside and be undercooked on the inside. If the oven is too cool, the bread will take too long to bake and will be dry.

Conclusion:

Whole wheat banana bread is a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect loaf of whole wheat banana bread every time.