This wholesome, healthy banana bread recipe is filled with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a moist texture that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to use those overripe bananas? Look no further than this mouthwatering banana bread recipe. This recipe is packed with flavor and wholesome goodness. It’s made with gluten-free oat flour, alcohol-free vanilla, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and ripe bananas. Warm spices like cinnamon add depth to the bread’s aroma and flavor while keeping the texture moist and fluffy. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a satisfying dessert, this healthy banana bread recipe will satisfy your cravings while nourishing your body. So go ahead, slice a thick piece, and savor this homemade classic’s sweet, comforting flavors.
How to Make This Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
To make this healthy banana bread recipe that was featured in Gluten-Free & More Magazine, you will need the following:
Ingredients
- gluten-free non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Alcohol-Free Pure Vanilla Flavor
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 by 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the flaxseed meal and water and let sit for 5 minutes. This will be your flaxseed egg, a popular healthy baking substitution.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed mixture with the bananas, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla. Combine the oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda in another mixing bowl. Combine dry and wet ingredients and scrape the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Healthy Banana Bread
Equipment
- 8"x4" loaf pan
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- gluten-free non-stick spray
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 6 tbsp water
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla (any vanilla extract, flavor, or vanilla bean paste will work)
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 by 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the flaxseed meal and water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed mixture with the bananas, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla. In another mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Combine dry and wet ingredients and scrape the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
