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Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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This Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread is a nutritious and delicious twist on the classic, made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Moist, protein-packed, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cup mashed banana)

2 eggs, at room temperature

⅓ cup (104g) pure maple syrup

½ cup (113g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% preferred)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ¾ cup (198g) whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons (85g) butter, melted and cooled (or olive oil/coconut oil)

Optional: ½ cup (56g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Optional: ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips, dairy-free if desired

Optional: 2 tablespoons (24g) chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the melted and cooled butter (or oil).
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, top with banana slices or extra chocolate chips.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice into 12 pieces and serve, optionally with nut butter spread.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and moist.
  • Store at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate up to a week.
  • Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
  • Muffin option: Divide batter into muffin tins and bake for 20–25 minutes.

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