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.
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.