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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Breads + Muffins » Best Healthy Banana Bread

Nov 9, 2017(updated February 14, 2022)

Best Healthy Banana Bread

4.60 from 77 votes
By Dani Spies
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Banana Bread is a constant favorite in our house.  Actually, we get excited about banana ANYthing and always have at least half a dozen bananas on the counter on any given day.

This bread uses lots of bananas (the recipe calls for 12 ounces ISH but honestly, the more banana the better) and only one cup of white whole wheat flour which is what creates a super moist bread with lots of banana flavor.

We like to bake it in this 9×9 ceramic dish but you can also use a loaf pan, you may just need to cook it for an extra 5 minutes or so.

If you want to create a bit of an icing for this bread, mix a couple drops of stevia (or a tablespoon or two of maple syrup) with some plain greek yogurt and a few dashes of cinnamon.  It’s super yummy and makes it even more delicious.

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banana bread made with fresh bananas
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4.60 from 77 votes

Best Healthy Banana Bread

Course: breads + muffins, BREAKFAST, DIET
Cuisine: American, dairy free, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium brown bananas about 12 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or turbinado sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 F
  • Place bananas in a large bowl and mash with the back of a fork until they are all broken down.
  • Add in the coconut oil, white whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir until everything is just combined.
  • Transfer into an 88 baking dish lined with parchment paper or coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set through.
  • Cool, cut into 9 squares + enjoy.

Notes

This bread can also be baked in a loaf pan.  Just be sure to cook for an extra 5 minutes or so until the bread is set in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Alimah Ali says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Hello Dani,
    I wanna try this Banana Bread recipe but i am Unsure… IF i use Bob Mills Gluten free flour will it still rise?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 6, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      I’m pretty sure it will!

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    February 17, 2018 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Hello Dani, could I use coconut flour for this recipe? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 7, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never tried. I’m sure it could work but you may need to adjust some of the other ingredients.

      Reply
  3. Judy Spaun says

    March 27, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    Dani,
    I just found your videos on you tube and am so impressed with your clarity and great instructions. You are now my favorite source for healthy recipes. Thank you. I have your banana bread in the oven now yum.
    Judy Spaun

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you Judy!! So glad to have you here.

      Reply
  4. Peter says

    June 6, 2018 at 5:53 am

    5 stars
    Have you ever thought of substituting bananas with apricots? Do you think this could work out?
    Currently there is a season for fresh domestic apricots in Poland (as far as I know they are not as popular in the US) and as their structure is relatively dry so I suspect that that this could be an interesting and lower-in-carbs alternative.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      June 7, 2018 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      I haven’t, but if you decide to give them a try I would love to hear how it goes.

      Reply
  5. Nannar says

    June 28, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,

    I have a question regarding the nutrition of each serving. I added all the ingredients in my app, “My Net Diary”, and it doesn’t come up with what you have posted on your site. Can you explain how you came up with your nutrition? Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      June 29, 2018 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      Hi there! For all of my nutrition analysis I use a website called MyFoodDiary.com and all nutrition analysis are just a general ball park.

      Reply
  6. May Shibbani says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:04 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani

    Am soooo happy to find this site, I have tried the banana muffin’s it was great.thank you

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 28, 2018 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! So glad to hear it.

      Reply
  7. Anya says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:08 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani, Could I use regular brown sugar? I live abroad and not easy to get “unique” products.
    Thanks
    Anya

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 28, 2018 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Yes! That would work just fine.

      Reply
  8. Wanda says

    August 5, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani; I tried the Turkey zucchini boats and they are wonderful. Do you have a healthy recipe for squash? Thanks

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 16, 2018 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Hi Wanda! What kind of squash did you have in mind?

      Reply
  9. Amy Macaroni says

    August 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Hi I wanted to add walnuts to the recipe. What would be better… adding the nuts to the top or in the batter? I am so excited to make this recipe since I have really over ripe bananas. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 16, 2018 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I bet either would work but personally, I love them sprinkled over the top.

      Reply
  10. Mikki says

    September 2, 2018 at 12:18 am

    5 stars
    Followed everything except for the flour. I only had plain all purpose flour and I used a loaf pan. At 25 mins i think i overbaked it. The edges of the loaf are almost too brown. Will give it another try.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 3, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Ok, I’d love to hear how it goes. If it seems like it is getting too brown too fast you can always cover with foil for some of the cooking time.

      Reply
  11. Jazmine Aquino says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    Hi I can’t wait to make this recipe. I just want to know what you topped your banana bread with?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 3, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      I like to top mine with almond butter or peanut butter.

      Reply
  12. Isaac Jefferson says

    November 5, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Can I add chocolate chips to this recipe? I would like to but I don’t know how much.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      November 8, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Sure! I would add about 1/3-1/2 cup.

      Reply
  13. jessica says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    hi dani, tried this and totally love how moist the banana bread is, wondering whether i can transform it into chocolate banana bread, if so, how much chocolate powder should i pour in ? THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I bet you could BUT I would just add some chocolate chips! I bet that would be great.

      Reply
  14. Geraldine says

    March 3, 2019 at 1:45 am

    5 stars
    Hi Danny
    Love this recipe made it and very tasty. Can you make one that is vegan. I tried with a flex egg but its to wet.
    Thanks for the amazing recipes

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 6, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      I’ll have to experiment with that! Thanks for the suggestion, Geraldine.

      Reply
  15. Sumudu says

    May 23, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani, Today I made your Banana bread top with Almond slivers. Delicious Thanks for your healthy recipes
    Cheers

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 23, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sumudu! Thanks so much for letting me know. I’m so glad you liked it and love the addition of sliced almonds. Yum!

      Reply
  16. Jan Worthy says

    July 25, 2019 at 1:27 am

    As I am the only one to eat Banana Bread, I need to know how to store it and how long will it stay fresh. Many thanks.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 2, 2019 at 8:16 am

      Hi Jan! I would recommend wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing it in the fridge where it will happily last the week.

      Reply
  17. Jolyn says

    November 24, 2019 at 6:12 am

    Hi Dani! If I were to bake this as muffins, how many muffins would this recipe roughly yield and how long would they take to bake? Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 11, 2019 at 5:21 am

      I’m not sure! My guess would be about 12 and they would bake for 25-30 minutes but you’ll have to experiment a bit. Would love to hear how it goes.

      Reply
  18. Margherita says

    February 15, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    Hello Dani,
    I’ve tried a few recipes but this one is absolutely the best. I love your videos and how clear you are and the ingredients you use. Im so happy with it! thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 11, 2020 at 9:05 am

      It’s my pleasure. I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  19. Hanna says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    Hello from norway!
    Made this banana bread today and it is hands down the best banana bread I have EVER tasted. Moist and full of banana flavor! There is no doubt I will make this again very soon.

    Thank you so so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 4, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Hi Hanna! That’s exactly how I feel about this banana bread. So glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks for taking the time to rate + review!

      Reply
  20. Barbes says

    March 28, 2020 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani, thank you a lot for this recipe it is delicious ! I have even divided in two the amount of sugar for a healthier version and, but do you know how many calories there are in each slice please ?

    Thanks again, love your videos 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 4, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Hi Barbes! I just calculated the nutrition so it’s on the recipe card now! Here’s a peek – > Serving: 1piece | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Calcium: 17mg

      Reply
  21. Dawn says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    I have yet to try a recipe of yours I don’t like! Thank you! Do you have a substitute for the coconut oil? Butter? I’ve stopped using because I’ve read/been told by registered dietician that it’s a saturated fat that’s not healthy. Butter is also a saturated fat but much less than coconut oil. What’s your thoughts on coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 18, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      I substitute coconut oil with applesauce in a 1:1 ratio, and the recipe still tastes great!

      Reply
  22. Madina Sabri says

    April 29, 2020 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    This is our most favorite banana bread recipe, Dani!!!

    Reply
  23. Sharon says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This turned out so amazing!!! I am like you where I love banana anything! I modified the recipe slightly by using applesauce and spelt flour instead of coconut oil and white whole wheat flour. I am so glad that I found your website; you do have the best baked recipes that really are easy, “clean and delicious!”

    Reply
  24. Amber says

    April 22, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    Dani, if you use coconut oil, does it need to be melted first?

    Reply
  25. Jaclyn Castro says

    September 16, 2021 at 2:41 am

    We’re going to bake this tonight! Question: If I wanted to add walnuts how much do you think I can add without it drying out the bread? Suggestions, please! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      September 16, 2021 at 11:57 am

      I am thinking 1/2 cup is would work!

      Reply
  26. Azari says

    October 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Is there any substitute for the white whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 26, 2021 at 10:58 am

      You can use regular flour or a gluten free flour swap.

      Reply
  27. Erika Johnson says

    February 7, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    Wow, this was the best banana bread I’ve ever made! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  28. Nayera Abouelfarh says

    May 7, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    I LOVE this recipe! I literally lost count of how many times I baked it. I bake it for everyone I love and they all are amazed by how good it is! I even baked a not-so-clean version of banana bread and everyone loved your version much more! Thanks for sharing it really! Just a quick question for the next time I make it, I am thinking of using almond flour for a less carb version, do you think that would work? If so, will I have to change anything in the recipe? BTW, I made some minor adjustments, I use Stevia to sweeten it, for a lower calorie version, and butter instead of coconut oil.

    Reply

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