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Healthy One Banana Bread

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March 22, 2016
5
2 Ratings
Healthy One Banana Bread
Photo by Josephine C
  • Makes 1 mini loaf
Author Notes

When you have that one last old banana to get rid of! This is so easy and healthy - I use a mini loaf pan for this and its perfect for two. It can also be made into about six muffins. For a vegan version, substitute any nut milk and 1 tbsp flaxseed+ 3 tbsp water for the egg.

This tastes better thoroughly cooled or the next day! —JC

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 very ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 5 tablespoons coconut sugar (or other sugar)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or other oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • pecans, chocolate chips, etc. (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Beat the coconut oil and sugar together. Whisk in mashed bananas, egg, milk, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda. (If using flaxseed + water to substitute the egg, mix flaxseed and water then let sit for 5 minutes before adding in the mixture)
  3. Stir in the flour until combined.
  4. Stir in any mix-ins, such as pecans or chocolate chips.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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5 Reviews

Fierna
Fierna August 24, 2022
For someone who is not great at baking this recipe worked out great. Lovely flavour and so easy to make. Thank you
 
Joyce N.
Joyce N. May 24, 2020
Can I make this and just add the flaxseed as an extra ingredient?
 
Laurel
Laurel March 28, 2020
This was so easy. I could make it while in the morning before work as it took very little prep time (15 minutes). I added Walnuts and Cacao nibs. I used light brown sugar instead of coconut sugar. It was all I had in my pantry at the time!
 
Laurel
Laurel March 28, 2020
This was so easy. I could make it while in the morning before work as it took very little prep time (15 minutes).
 
Stephanie G.
Stephanie G. March 25, 2016
Neat idea!