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This heart healthy banana bread is a delicious and nutritious treat that you can feel good about eating. By incorporating whole wheat flour and using less fat and sugar than most traditional banana bread recipes, you can create a healthier version of this classic treat that benefits your heart and overall health.
Craving a sweet treat that won’t sideline your health goals? Look no further than this heart-healthy banana bread recipe. This classic dessert can also be enjoyed as a quick, healthy breakfast or nutritious on-the-go snack.
Not an experienced baker? That’s okay because this healthy banana bread recipe is incredibly easy to make and is perfect for the novice baker. All you need is one bowl and a few simple ingredients, and you’re on your way to the most delicious healthy banana bread you’ve ever tasted.
This banana bread recipe is easy to make, but here are a few ways to make it even easier.
Ready to make healthy banana bread but your bananas aren’t overly ripe? Don’t worry, we have an easy trick for quickly ripening your bananas. You can place the unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake them at 300°F for 5 to 10 minutes until the bananas are soft and warm. The longer you bake them, the sweeter the bananas will be. Just be sure to let them cool completely before adding the mashed bananas to your batter!
Recipe yields 14 servings
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. With a hand mixer, in a bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat about 3 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add vanilla, sour cream and bananas; mix to combine. Stir in nuts, if using. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let rest in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.