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Whole Wheat Banana Bread

A simple whole wheat banana bread sweetened with honey and made with mashed ripe bananas. Uses whole white wheat flour and oil for a moist, tender loaf.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Bread
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cupswhole white wheat flour or whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoontable salt
  • 1/4 cupcanola oil or melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cuphoney or maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 largeegg
  • 1 cupmashed banana ~3-4 bananas

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the 1¾ cups whole white wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon table salt, then whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the ¼ cup canola oil, ½ cup honey, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth. Stir in the 1 cup mashed banana until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir or fold until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Gently loosen the sides, remove the loaf from the pan, and finish cooling on the rack before slicing.

Notes

Notes
Storage:
Allow the loaf to cool fully before wrapping well or placing it in an air-tight container. Store for 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Egg-Free Banana Bread
: Mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 5 minutes and use in place of the egg.
Bananas
: Be sure the bananas are super ripe for the most flavor and sweetness. 1 cup of mashed bananas is equivalent to 3 average-sized bananas.
Using Frozen Bananas
: Microwave about 2 cups of peeled frozen banana chunks for 1 to 2 minutes and then mash well. Measure out 1 cup of banana puree (should be about 1 cup exactly) and let cool before adding to wet ingredients, so you won't scramble eggs.
Mini Banana Bread Loaves:
This recipe will also yield 10 mini banana bread loaves. Prepare the batter as directed and then bake for 25-30 minutes in greased mini loaf pans.