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Healthy Banana Bread (Kid-Approved)

Sarah Remmer, RD
This healthy banana bread is packed with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and hemp hearts. Easy, nourishing, and kid-approved, ready in just 60 minutes!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 bananas Very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cup)
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
  • 1/4-1/3 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups White flour
  • 1/2 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp Hemp heart
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts, for mixing in (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the base of an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2- inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter (or almond butter) and vanilla extract, until well combined. (Alternatively, blend the wet ingredients in a blender for an ultra-smooth batter.)
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the white flour, whole wheat flour, hemp hearts, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Gradually, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until just combined. Do not overmix!
  • Stir in the melted and cooled coconut oil, until incorporated. Then, fold in your choice of mix-ins, if using: 1/2 cup total of dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts or both.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. (Optional: Slice a banana lengthwise and place it on top for a decorative touch, or arrange banana slices side by side.)Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice into 12 pieces and serve as-is or with a spread of nut butter for an extra satisfying snack or quick breakfast.

Notes

Make it Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Make it Gluten-Free: Swap flours for a 1:1 GF blend.
Make it Egg-Free/Vegan: Use chia eggs (1 tablespoon chia seeds + 3 tbsp water per egg) and plant-based yogurt.
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