Tarrah's Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Tarrah's Healthy Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 over ripe bananas; 2 cups white whole wheat flour (available from King Arthur Flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ginger; 1 pinch clove; 1 pinch allspice; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla extract; ½ cup corn or ½ cup canola oil; ½ cup agave nectar (or your favorite natural sweetner); 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; ¼ cup coarsley chopped pecans

Servings: persons

4 over ripe bananas
2 cups white whole wheat flour (available from King Arthur Flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
1 pinch clove
1 pinch allspice
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon good quality vanilla extract
½ cup corn or ½ cup canola oil
½ cup agave nectar (or your favorite natural sweetner)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
¼ cup coarsley chopped pecans

1
Smash bananas into a pulp and set aside.
2
Combine all dry ingredients.
3
In separate bowel, combine oil with natrual sweetner and vanilla.
4
In three intervals, add flour mix.
5
to oil mix.
6
alternating with banana pulp until all is combined into a smooth batter.
7
Pour batter into loaf pan (if using small loaf pan, you may have to divide the batter between two pans).
8
Sprinkle brown sugar and nuts on top of batter and bake loaf(s) at 350 F for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into loaf.
9
When done baking, switch oven to broil and leave loaf there for about two to three minutes or just until brown sugar begins to carmelize.
10
Then remove from oven and enjoy!

655

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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

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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 over ripe bananas, 2 cups white whole wheat flour (available from King Arthur Flour), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Tarrah's Healthy 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!

Tarrah's Healthy Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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