Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread is the perfect healthy snack for an afternoon treat or even a pre-workout breakfast. Made with simple ingredients, it’s ready in less than an hour. Bake it over the weekend and enjoy it throughout the week!

Ingredients

• 2 large very ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 ⅓ cups oat flour (or substitute with whole wheat, spelt, or regular flour)
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup milk of choice
• 1 container Greek yogurt
• ½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• Walnuts and dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
3. Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and olive oil to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
4. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. Mix until blended.
5. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).
7. Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips, walnuts, and a dash of cinnamon on top.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
11. Enjoy!

💡Tip: If you store it in the refrigerator it will last from 5 to 7 days.