Healthy Banana Bread

Indulge in the comforting aroma and wholesome goodness of our healthy banana bread. This special recipe gives a twist to the banana bread with nutritious ingredients that nourish your body and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a workout treat or as a guilt-free dessert, this banana bread proves that eating healthy can be delicious and rewarding.

Healthy Oat and Almond Banana Bread

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 50-55 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F (175°C)
Servings: Makes 12 slices

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
A pinch of salt ( a quarter teaspoon)
Roughly chopped walnuts (around one third cup)
Dark chocolate chips (optional addition: about a quarter cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
3. When making this Nutritious Oat and Almond Banana Bread, start by mixing mashed bananas, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a bowl.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, ground almonds, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
5. Gently blend the ingredients from both bowls together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If you like, add walnuts and chocolate chips. Fold them in gently.
7. Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

This delightful Nutritious Oat and Almond Banana Bread proves that healthy eating can still be tasty.

By using sweeteners of refined sugars and incorporating whole grains and nuts into the recipe, we’ve created a banana bread that is both delicious and good for your health. The oats provide fiber for digestion while almonds offer fats and protein. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as an energy boost before your workout. It’s perfect whenever you need a treat.

Remember that making ingredient swaps in recipes can help you eat healthily while still savoring your dishes.

Let’s bake, share and enjoy this banana bread guilt!