Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy banana bread slices on a cutting board.

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

The BEST Healthy Banana Bread that's easy to make and delicious! Made entirely in a food processor or blender, this gluten-free banana loaf is a favorite for the entire family. Every single slice is beautifully light, fluffy, moist, and sweetened to perfection. Add your favorite toppings, walnuts, or chocolate chips for a banana bread recipe that's great for a healthy breakfast or snack that tastes like dessert!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings Slices

Calories 133kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Ingredients

Healthy Banana Bread

3 ripe bananas about 1 1/4 cups pureed
1/4 cup coconut oil room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour or whole wheat flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Oat Sugar Streusel (Optional)

1/4 cup rolled oats
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Blend the bananas in a food processor or blender until they become a puree.
Add in the coconut oil and blend until smooth.
Add in the eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup and blend until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
Pour the dry mixture into the food processor and lightly blend until just well combined.
Pour the batter into a 9"x5" loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Mix the streusel ingredients together and sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition does not include the optional streusel. The streusel adds about another 30 calories per slice!

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