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This Healthier Banana Bread is a guilt free way to use up those ripe bananas! Easy to make and just as tasty as the normal version, this will become a new favourite!
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Healthier Banana Bread

This Healthier Banana Bread is a guilt free way to use up those ripe bananas! Easy to make and just as tasty as the normal version, this will become a new favourite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Author Annie N

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (390g) ripe banana, this was 3 large bananas for me
  • 1/2 cup (150ml) maple syrup, you can also use honey
  • 1/2 cup (100g) coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (90g) low fat/full fat natural or Greek yoghurt, totally up to you, I used low fat natural
  • 2 1/2 cups (350g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda/baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160C/325F and spray a 2lb loaf tin with cooking spray. Place a strip of grease proof paper across the pan with enough overhang for you to lift the banana bread out.
  • Break the bananas into a large bowl and then mash with a fork until it's as smooth as you can get it. It's not the end of the world if there are a few lumps.
  • Add in the maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, eggs and natural yoghurt and whisk until everything is well combined and smooth.
  • Add in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt and whisk just until the mixture is combined and there are no lumps of flour. Don't be tempted to over mix or beat the mixture, it will turn rubbery.
  • Tip the mixture into your prepared pan and smooth into an even layer with a spatula/wooden spoon.
  • Place in the oven for 50-60 minutes, until risen, golden and an inserted skewer into the centre comes out clean.
  • Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before you try and dig in! It tastes great warm from the oven or at room temperature. It would be best to leave it to cool entirely in the pan, before transferring to a cutting board to slice, but I could not resist having a slice straight from the oven!
  • Healthier Banana Bread will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature, for a week. You can serve at room temperature, or reheat a slice in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.