Description
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, this Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and juicy blueberries for a wholesome treat that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey/maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted coconut oil into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir them in.
- Add the flour and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Fold in the blueberries and cinnamon gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, consider using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg