Whole Wheat Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist, wholesome bread made with ripe bananas and whole wheat flour for a hearty, flavorful treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
05 - 2/3 cup brown sugar
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Additions

09 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C) to achieve optimal baking temperature.
02 - Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
03 - Mix whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
05 - Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing. Fold in walnuts if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Naturally sweetened mostly with ripe bananas
  • Uses only one bowl for easy cleanup
  • Stays tender and moist days after baking
  • Wheat flour adds fiber and works for meal prep
  • The hint of cinnamon fills your kitchen with cozy aromas
02 -
  • Contains natural sugars only from fruit and honey or maple
  • Great source of whole grains and protein
  • Super moist even after freezing and reheating
03 -
  • For the best texture use bananas that are heavily speckled with black spots and almost falling apart Patience pays off with deeper flavor
  • Mash bananas thoroughly for more even mixing but leave a few chunks if you like tiny pockets of fruit Toast your nuts to bring out maximum aroma and crunch and always let the loaf cool before slicing for neat clean pieces

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