Nutty, wholesome, and naturally sweet, this Whole Wheat Banana Bread is a healthier take on the classic. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and just the right amount of sweetness, this moist and tender loaf is perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.

Prep

20 mins

Bake

45 - 60 mins

Total

1 hr 20 mins

Yield

One 8 x 4-inch loaf

Ingredients

• Whole Wheat Flour | - | 1 ⅓ cups
• Baking Soda | 62713 | 1 tsp
• Kosher Salt | - | ½ tsp
• Packed Brown Sugar | 1405 | 1 cup
• Eggs | - | 2
• Vanilla Extract | 67721 | 1 tsp
• Oil | - | ½ cup
• Mashed Bananas (about 3 medium) | - | 1 ½ cups
• Toasted Chopped Walnuts (optional) | - | ½ cup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with pan spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light, fluffy and almost doubled in size, 5–7 minutes. Add vanilla extract, then slowly add oil until evenly incorporated. Fold in mashed bananas followed by the dry ingredients, taking care not to over mix. Gently fold in walnuts, if using.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes before removing from pan.