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Sliced whole wheat banana bread that is soft, moist, and kid-friendly

Easy Whole Wheat Banana Bread – Moist, Healthy, and Naturally Sweetened

This Easy Whole Wheat Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and naturally sweetened with honey—no added sugar needed. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a wholesome treat, this recipe uses simple ingredients like whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large bananas)
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, dried fruit...

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep Your Oven and Pan

  • Adjust your oven rack to the lower third and preheat to 350°F (175°C
  • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine and add texture.
  • Add the honey, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • Sprinkle the baking soda and cinnamon evenly over the batter. Gently whisk to combine.
  • Add the whole wheat flour and stir with a spoon just until incorporated. Avoid over-mixing—some small lumps are perfectly fine.

Step 4: Fold in Add-Ins (Optional) & Bake

  • If using chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins, or other mix-ins, gently fold them in now.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges if needed, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Quick Mom-Nutritionist Notes 

  • This bread is naturally sweetened with honey—no refined sugar needed.
  • Whole wheat flour adds fiber while still keeping the texture soft and moist.
  • Stores well and freezes beautifully for easy snacks or breakfasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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