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Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Banana Bread is a lightened-up, healthier version of the classic and just as moist, soft, and flavorful with cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Yield 12 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Healthy Banana Bread slices in stack
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large bananas , mashed (very ripe, about 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9×5" loaf pan with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Sift together whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg then add it to the bowl of wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the batter into your loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool before removing from loaf pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword: Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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