Banana Nut Bread

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread is a warm and hearty treat that everyone loves! It’s simple to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The smell of it baking in the oven fills your home with a cozy aroma that is hard to resist.

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is great because it uses whole wheat flour and bananas, which are both healthy ingredients. Plus, it’s sweetened with honey instead of sugar, making it a healthier choice. It’s a fantastic way to use up ripe bananas and get some delicious nuts into your diet. Your family will be begging for more!

How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1.75 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil and honey together until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and mix well before stirring in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the whole wheat flour and salt.
5. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with hot water. Stir well and then add it to the batter.
6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let it cool on a wire rack for about half an hour before slicing.

How to Serve Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

This bread is delicious on its own or with a spread of butter. You can also enjoy it with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. It pairs well with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

How to Store Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months; just make sure to slice it first for easy servings!

Tips to Make Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

• Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. They should have lots of brown spots!
• If you don’t have walnuts, feel free to use pecans or even chocolate chips for a tasty twist.
• You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth and spice.

Variation

You can turn this bread into a delightful muffin recipe! Just pour the batter into a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.

FAQs

1. Can I use all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour, but keep in mind that the bread will be less healthy.

2. How can I make it gluten-free?
You can substitute the whole wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

3. Can I add dried fruits?
Absolutely! Raisins, cranberries, or dried apricots would be great additions to this recipe.

Enjoy baking this delicious Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread! Your family will thank you for it!

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

A warm and hearty treat made with whole wheat flour and ripe bananas, sweetened with honey for a healthier option.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 slices

Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

  

Wet Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup honey A healthier sweetener.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs Room temperature is best.
• 1 cup mashed bananas Use very ripe bananas.

Dry Ingredients

• 1.75 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup hot water To activate baking soda.

Mix-Ins

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Substitute with pecans or chocolate chips if desired.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil and honey together until smooth.
• Add the eggs and mix well before stirring in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the whole wheat flour and salt.
• In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with hot water. Stir well and then add it to the batter.
• Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Baking

• Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let it cool on a wire rack for about half an hour before slicing.

Notes

Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Wrap in plastic wrap for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

Keyword Banana Bread, Healthy Baking, Nut Bread, Ripe Bananas, Whole Wheat