Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe {Easy & Delicious!}

I am pretty sure this is the best healthy banana bread recipe out there! It bakes up a delicious, moist loaf that’s made with real food ingredients like oats, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and bananas (of course!). And it’s super easy to make. It’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe with Oats

Banana bread is always a good idea. Especially if you have super ripe bananas! And this healthy take on the classic quick loaf is so yummy that I am sure it’s going to be your new go-to banana bread recipe.

Best-Ever Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients:

The recipe is made using good-for-you ingredients including:

• Old-fashioned oats
• All-purpose flour (you can substitute with all-purpose gluten-free flour)
• Eggs
• Greek yogurt or plain non-dairy yogurt of your choice
• Maple syrup (instead of sugar)
• Butter, coconut oil, or vegan butter
• Ripe bananas
• Cinnamon
• Pure vanilla extract
• Baking soda

Customize your Banana Bread:

Plus, you can mix in your favorite add ons like:

• Nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pecans
• Chocolate chips (I like to use Enjoy Life’s vegan mini chocolate chips)
• Fresh berries including blueberries and strawberries
• Coconut

MORE HEALTHY BANANA BREAD RECIPE TIPS:

• USE OVERRIPE BANANAS: Yep, use those super ripe bananas that look like they’re about one second from going bad. They’ll help sweeten the loaf and keep it moist.
• USE ROOM TEMPERATURE EGGS: I know. It’s easy to skip this step. But it really does help ensure a moist and fluffy texture. If you’re short on time, just put your eggs in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 3-5 minutes.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This yummy bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Make it even better with a drizzle of your favorite nut butter and a few flakes of salt.
• STORE AND FREEZE: This healthy banana bread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw to room temperature before serving.

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Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe {Easy & Delicious!}

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• Author: Laura | Growing Up Cali
• Total Time: 75 minutes
• Yield: 8–10 servings 1x

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This delicious healthy banana bread recipe is the best out there! It’s made with real ingredients and it’s easy to make. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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Ingredients

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• 3 ripe bananas plus 1 more for the top (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup melted and cooled butter (you can also use olive oil, coconut oil, or vegan butter)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• Optional Add Ins: nuts, chocolate chips, fresh fruit

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Instructions

1. PREP: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a. 8-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray, line with parchment paper, and then grease the parchment. This will make it easy to remove your loaf from the pan.
2. SMASH THE BANANAS: Add the bananas to a small bowl and smash them using the tines of a fork. Set Aside.
3. MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. STIR IN THE BUTTER: Next, stir in the melted and cooled butter (or oil). Mix until just combined.
5. MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, mix together the smashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined and then add to the flour and butter mixture.
6. FOLD IN THE OATS AND EXTRAS: Mix in the oast and any extras. For this recipe, I used 1/2 cup of walnut halves roughly chopped and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
7. BAKE: Add the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with (optional) banana slices or a whole banana sliced vertically. Bake until the top of the loaf is cooked through ( a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean) and starting to brown on top, about 50-60 minutes.  
8. COOL: Cool your banana bread in the pan for about 10 minutes and then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
9. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This yummy bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Make it even better by adding a drizzle of your favorite nut butter and a few flakes of salt.
10. STORE AND FREEZE: This healthy banana bread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw to room temperature before serving.

Notes

• MAKE GLUTEN FREE: If you’d like to make this gluten-free, just substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This yummy bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Make it even better by adding a drizzle of your favorite nut butter and a few flakes of salt. 
• TO MAKE MUFFINS: Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners. Prepare the batter as directed above and then divide evenly between liners. Top with a slice or two of banana (optional). Bake for 18-25 minutes at 350 degrees F or until a tester comes out clean.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 316
• Sugar: 13.8 g
• Sodium: 266.5 mg
• Fat: 9.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 47.9 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Protein: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg