Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe

If you love banana bread but are trying to keep it healthy, this whole wheat banana bread recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s the perfect balance of hearty grains, sweet banana, and plump raisins. One of the best ways you can use those overripe bananas hanging out on your counter!

Is Banana Bread Actually Good for You?

Not all banana breads are created equal. Some are so sweet and packed with butter, they likely have the same nutritional value as a cupcake. In this recipe, there’s absolutely no added sugar or butter – making it perfectly acceptable to have a slice for either breakfast or dessert. What’s better? The fiber from the whole wheat flour will keep you full for hours!

How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Bread

To make this banana bread, all you need is a spatula, whisk, a couple of bowls, and 20 mins of prep time. No electric mixer required!

• Preheat the Oven: While you prepare the batter, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mix the Wet Ingredients: Next, whisk the eggs and honey together in a large bowl. Add in the mashed banana, melted coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt).
• Fold in the Dry ingredients: In small portions, use a spatula to fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Mix in the raisins.
• Bake the Banana Bread: Pour the batter into a 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake the bread for about 50 minutes. Enjoy!

Tips for the Best Whole Wheat Banana Bread

These quickhitter tips will help you get the tastiest banana bread on the planet.

• Use ripe bananas. Don’t throw away those brown bananas on your counter! They are full of natural sugar and make for the moistest banana bread. They’re also much easier to mash.
• Sift the dry ingredients. Has your flour and baking soda been sitting in the cupboard for some time? If so, they’ve likely developed some lumps. For the best texture, send them through a fine mesh sieve.
• Employ the “toothpick test”. Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it’s ready!

Different Add-Ins for Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Consider this recipe the perfect foundation to tweak to your particular cravings. Below, find a handful of add-ins to kickstart your creative process.

• Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, or flax seeds
• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios
• Dried Fruit: Cranberries, blueberries, apricots, or dates
• Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice
• Chocolate Chips: Dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate chips

Storing, Freezing, & Reheating

This banana bread is perfect for meal prepping and making ahead. Below, find all the details on how to keep it fresh as long as possible.

• Storing: To keep your banana bread fresh for up to 3 days, store it in an airtight container on the counter. To extend the shelf life to a week, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Freezing: To have banana bread on hand for up to a month, freeze it in slices or in a whole loaf. To do so, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and pop it in a freezer-safe bag. To thaw, place a couple slices in the fridge overnight or leave it on the counter for a couple hours.
• Reheating: Warm up your banana bread in the microwave or oven with a little pat of butter to rehydrate it.

FAQ

Other Banana Treats to Try

• Banana Zucchini Bread (with Chocolate) – Hearty, sweet zucchini loaf
• Chocolate Nutella Banana Cake – Chocolatey, hazelnut banana cake
• Banana Bread Recipe – Classic, All-American banana bread
• Banana Almond Whoopie Pies – Spiced cream sandwiched between two banana cakes

Recipe

Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe

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Servings

12 servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This whole wheat banana bread is packed with ripe bananas, plump raisins, and fiber. The perfect breakfast on the go or afternoon snack!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup honey
• 4 eggs
• 6 mashed bananas
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup golden raisins optional

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Whisk the eggs and honey together. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  
• To the egg mixture, add banana, melted coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  
• In small portions, use a spatula to fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Once well-combined, add in the raisins.
  
• Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
  
• Bake bread for about 50 minutes. Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it's ready. Enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 55mg18%

Sodium 262mg11%

Potassium 534mg15%

Carbohydrates 71g24%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 120IU2%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.