Best 13 Healthy Banana Bread Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our delectable collection of banana bread recipes, offering a symphony of flavors to tantalize every palate. Dive into the classic rendition, where the perfect balance of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of nuts creates a nostalgic and comforting treat. Embark on a culinary adventure with our unique variations, including a decadent chocolate chip banana bread that bursts with rich chocolatey goodness, a moist and nutty banana bread swirled with peanut butter, and a gluten-free version that caters to dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor. For those seeking a healthier alternative, our selection includes a guilt-free banana bread sweetened naturally with honey and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and Greek yogurt. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be captivated by the moist, tender texture, and irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen and warm your soul.

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

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BANANA ZUCCHINI BREAD



Healthy Low-Fat Banana Zucchini Bread image

This bread is a combination of zucchini and banana bread, and it is a wonderful way to use up old bananas and dip into that summer harvest of zucchini. The bread tastes more like banana bread than zucchini bread, but it has the added nutritional benefits of vegetables. This bread is lower in fat that the standard banana/zucchini bread because applesauce replaces some of the oil in the recipe. Still using some oil, however, will prevent the bread from getting rubbery. Experiment by using pumpkin instead of bananas during the autumn months or by adding walnuts and dates! This recipe makes 2 loaves. Enjoy!

Provided by Keeferop

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 Loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white flour
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats (Quaker Old Fashioned Oats)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs (or Egg Beaters to cut some calories)
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup applesauce
2 medium overripe bananas, mashed (the riper, the sweeter)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup raisins (or dates or walnuts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk together white flour, wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add the sugar, oil, applesauce, and mashed bananas to the eggs; mix well.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the zucchini and raisins.
  • Pour into 2 lightly greased loaf pans (9x5-inch).
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 213.7, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 3.1

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY-BANANA BREAD



Healthy Blueberry-Banana Bread image

I came up with this recipe when I had a lot of bananas and fresh blueberries to use up. I didn't want to make my usual fattening blueberry muffins or banana bread, so I experimented and came up with this instead. We thought it was pretty good for being low in fat!

Provided by Shiraz

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oats
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 mashed very ripe bananas (approximately 1 cup)
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Mix together dry ingredients until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix eggs, applesauce, and bananas.
  • Stir banana mixture into flour mixture, and then add blueberries.
  • Stir carefully (the blueberries crush easily).
  • Bake in a greased loaf pan for approximately one hour at 350°F.
  • Bread is done when a toothpick comes out clean.

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



Healthy Banana Bread Muffins image

A banana bread muffin so light, fluffy and tender, you'd never guess it's made with mostly whole-wheat flour. Using very ripe bananas keeps the muffins moist and minimizes the amount of sugar you add.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole-wheat flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 3 large bananas)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and egg whites in a separate medium bowl until well combined. Stir in the mashed banana. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts if using.
  • Fill the lined muffin cups about three-quarters of the way with the batter (a generous 1/4 cup in each; see Cook's Note). Bake on the center rack until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then remove the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

ASHLEY'S HEALTHY (WHOLE WHEAT OATMEAL) BANANA BREAD



Ashley's Healthy (Whole Wheat Oatmeal) Banana Bread image

This is really good quick bread, and it's pretty healthy, with lots of oatmeal, and whole wheat. I sometimes like to add cinnamon- it adds some flavor and tastes really good!

Provided by ashleykrose

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 slices, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup nonfat pain yogurt
3 mashed bananas
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1/4 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating after each one.
  • Add yogurt, bananas, and vanilla and beat.
  • Add flour, salt, and baking soda- beat just until mixed- not too much.
  • Add quick oats and pecans and stir with a spoon.
  • Pour into bread pan and bake for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 25.9, Protein 5

BANANA-PINEAPPLE NUT BREAD (HEALTHY)



Banana-Pineapple Nut Bread (Healthy) image

This is a great substitute for Banana Bread. It is very dense and very moist. The portions are very generous. This can also be frozen. This is not a super sweet bread. It satisfies my desire for something different. This recipe is courtesy of Joanna Lund. Each serving is only 158 calories. Diabetic Exchanges are: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit and 1/2 Fat. I cooked mine closer to 65 minutes.

Provided by Doing it Right

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
1 (1/8 ounce) sugar-free instant banana cream pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup banana, mashed (1 ripe medium)
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice, undrained (8 ounce can)
1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with butter flavored cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, dry pudding mix, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine banana, undrained pineapple and sour cream.
  • Add banana mixture to flour mixture.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Evenly spread batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Place loaf pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes.
  • Remove bread from pan and continue cooling on wire rack.
  • Cut into 8 thick or 16 thin slices.
  • Note: Exchanges and calories is based on 1/8 of the loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6, Protein 3.3

HEALTHY, KID-FRIENDLY BANANA BREAD



Healthy, Kid-Friendly Banana Bread image

Tired of throwing out old bananas? This recipe is a moist, flavorful, and low-fat way to save those bananas and keep your kids coming back for more. No white sugar here. Good old maple syrup, non-fat Greek yogurt, and applesauce make great alternatives to the usual banana bread recipe!

Provided by S F

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup applesauce
½ teaspoon maple syrup
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed, or more to taste
½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk together applesauce and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add eggs and whisk until well blended. Add bananas, yogurt, and milk; mix until combined but still lumpy. Whisk in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Fold flour mixture slowly into banana mixture with a large wooden spoon until fully combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 267.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

HEALTHY BANANA ORANGE FLAX BREAD (LOW FAT)



Healthy Banana Orange Flax Bread (Low Fat) image

Shockingly healthy, absolutely delicious, and easy too! Adapted from a recipe in 'Foods that Fight Disease'. Note: add more orange juice concentrate for more zing =]

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 large banana
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Grease and flour 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, flaxseed, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • in a small bowl, combine yogurt, egg, oil, vanilla, and orange juice concentrate.
  • Mash banana and add to wet mixture, combining well.
  • add wet ingrediants to dry (Dont over-mix!).
  • pour batter into loaf pan.
  • bake for 35 mins or until cooked through.
  • upon choice, you can spread some additional orange juice concentrate on top of cooling loaf. (after you take it out of the oven).
  • Enjoy!

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD *LOW CALORIE, LOW FAT, LOW SUGAR



Healthy Banana Bread *low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sugar image

Make and share this Healthy Banana Bread *low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sugar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erins Healthy Recip

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 mashed bananas
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/3 cup dry milk
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 egg whites
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons skim milk

Steps:

  • mash bananas.
  • combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • add all wet ingredients, then add bananas.
  • put batter into two greased bread pans
  • bake at 350 degrees for 40-55 minutes. When a toothpick is stuck into the middle of the pan and comes out clean, the bread is ready.
  • take out of oven and cool.
  • enjoy!

BEST HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



Best Healthy Banana Bread image

This was originally a reader recipe from Cooking Light magazine. I have tried many, many banana breads over the years (from healthy to unhealthy versions) and this remains my favorite. It's very easy to make and also freezes very well.

Provided by dahlia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mashed ripe banana (approx. 2 medium)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use canola)
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute or 1 large egg white
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients (mashed banana through egg) in large bowl; beat with mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level with knife.
  • Add rest of dry ingredients (cream of tartar, baking soda, salt) to flour and stir with a whisk to combine.
  • Add the dry mixture to banana mixture, stirring only until just moistened.
  • Spoon batter into 8x4 inch loaf pan that has been coated on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wirerack; then remove bread from pan and cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 191.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.2

YUMMY HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



Yummy Healthy Banana Bread image

I made this recipe twice in 2 days as my friends and family all enjoyed it so much. It makes a moist, chewy yet soft bread/ cake with lots of banana flavour but not too sweet which suits my taste better. No eggs, no butter, no oil, quick and easy.

Provided by cinq1774

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup white sugar
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon baking soda
cinnamon and brown sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 160 deg C (325 F). Grease 7X7" tin or a 9X5" bread tin. 7x7" cooks faster.
  • Mix applesauce and sugar in a bowl. If using unsweetened applesauce, add about 2 tablespoons of sugar extra.
  • Add bananas and mix. Add flour, salt, vanilla essence and baking soda. Mix quickly but thoroughly.
  • Pour into tin. Sprinkle with some brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Put into oven immediately.
  • Bake till a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean (A little mashed banana on the knife is ok as there's so much fruit. If in doubt, taste to see it doesn't taste of raw flour).
  • Ovens vary so always check about 5mins before when you think it will be ready. About 50mins in a fan-assisted oven for 7X7" tin.

HEALTHY BANANA NUT ZUCCHINI BREAD



HEALTHY BANANA NUT ZUCCHINI BREAD image

Categories     Bread     Appetizer     Breakfast     Bake     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups whole wheat flour
1-3/4 cup stevia in the raw
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs plus one egg white
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1-1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, bananas, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredient just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and walnuts. Transfer to loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack

WHOLE GRAIN HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



Whole Grain Healthy Banana Bread image

Don't let the healthy name fool you, this banana bread is moist and full of flavor. Whole grains, high fiber and low fat and sugar are just the added benefits. My family devours it! This can also be made in 4 mini loaf pans, just bake for 25 to 30 minutes at the same temperature.

Provided by EILEENMA

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
¾ cup flax seed meal
5 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup skim milk
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons egg whites
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 253.2 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



Healthy Banana Bread image

This is the best banana bread. It's also low in fat and calories. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is moist and not rubbery like other low-fat baked products can be. My family raved about it. I found it from Betty Crocker's website.

Provided by Jo2678

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup egg substitute (such as Eggbeaters)
1 1/2 cups mashed, ripe bananas (, , 3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, , if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease bottom only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan 9 by 5 by 3 inches.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, and margarine in large bowl.
  • Stir in egg product until well blended.
  • Add bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just moistened.
  • Stir in nuts (if desired).
  • Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack.
  • Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1858.7, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 2696.6, Carbohydrate 294.6, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 145.8, Protein 39.1

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas will yield the best flavor and texture in your bread. The sugar content of ripe bananas also means that you can reduce the amount of additional sugar you need to add to the recipe.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly: The smoother the bananas are, the more evenly they will distribute throughout the bread and the better the texture will be. You can use a fork or a potato masher to mash the bananas.
  • Use a combination of flours: This recipe uses a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. This gives the bread a slightly denser texture and a more nutty flavor. You can also use other types of flour, such as almond flour or oat flour.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This healthy banana bread recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas and enjoy a delicious and nutritious snack. The bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients like bananas, whole wheat flour, and oats. It's also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you have a few ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try!

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