Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

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This is a moist banana bread recipe that I make fairly often with leftover, very ripe bananas.

Submitted by PEDGI
Updated on September 7, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x5-inch loaf
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup mashed bananas

  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ cup hot water

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, beat oil and honey together. Add eggs, and mix well. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt. Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter. Blend in chopped nuts. Spread batter into prepared pan.

  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing.

Cook’s Note

I usually freeze ripe bananas until I have enough for a batch or two. To freeze, peel bananas, break them in half, and store in a plastic bag. To use, thaw bananas and add to the mixing bowl.

I have used applesauce instead of oil to make this low-fat. It is not quite as moist, but the flavor is still as good.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
11g Fat
29g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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