Healthy Banana Bread
This healthy banana bread is a delicious option that’s gluten free, dairy free, and nut free, making it perfect for almost any lifestyle. This recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and packed with nutrient dense ingredients. It's also great for meal prep! Enjoy as a healthy dessert that's delicious and made with better-for-you ingredients.
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.- 3
Whisk in wet ingredients – add the eggs, honey, and melted coconut oil, and mix until well combined.- 4
Add dry ingredients – stir in the oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda until just combined.- 5
Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.- 6
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.- 7
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.- 8
Cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.- 9
Slice and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.NoteBananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Spotty bananas work best.
Add ins: Mix in chocolate chips, pecans, or blueberries for extra flavor.
Flour options: If you swap oat flour for almond flour, use about 2 ½ cups and add an extra egg to help with binding.
Dairy-free guarantee: Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want to keep this recipe completely dairy free.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 3–4 days in an airtight container, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze slices for easy meal prep snacks.
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