Powerhouse Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Powerhouse Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional); 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup butter; 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream; 6 very ripe bananas, mashed; 3 eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups chopped dates; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup toasted flake coconut (optional); 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped dates, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided; 2 tablespoons toasted flake coconut, divided (optional); 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
6 very ripe bananas, mashed
3 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup toasted flake coconut (optional)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons chopped dates, divided
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
2 tablespoons toasted flake coconut, divided (optional)
1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 4 loaf pans, 7x3-inch size. Combine 1 tablespoon white sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Dust the insides of the greased loaf pans with the cinnamon sugar.
2
Stir whole wheat flour, oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Beat 2 cups brown sugar with 3/4 cup butter in a separate mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in sour cream, bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and fold in 2 cups dates, 1 cup walnuts, and 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
3
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle tops of each loaf with about 1 tablespoon of dark brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of dates, walnuts, and coconut. Brush each loaf with melted butter for a shiny glaze.
4
Bake loaves in the preheated oven until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.

1809

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional), 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional), 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats, and more.

Yes, Powerhouse Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Powerhouse Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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