Healthy Banana Nut Bread

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Healthy Banana Nut Bread, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. This moist and flavorful loaf is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and pure maple syrup, while protein-packed Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour add a nutritious boost. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and packed with crunchy walnuts or pecans, it’s the perfect balance of hearty and sweet. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or a comforting dessert. Plus, it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients to keep your health goals intact. Serve warm with a smear of nut butter or enjoy as-is for a satisfying treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add in the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped walnuts (or pecans) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the banana bread to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	962 grams (962.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1830

Total Fat 56.20g	72%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 2054mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 292.70g	106%
Dietary Fiber 38.00g	136%
Total Sugars 105.50g
Protein 63.40g	127%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 398mg	31%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 2936mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 60.7%