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Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

Delightfully Soft Honey Vanilla Banana Bread Recipe

This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe—soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened without any refined sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed until smooth
  • 0.5 cups Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use whole wheat or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 large Egg Use flax egg for a vegan option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cups Nuts Such as walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips For added sweetness

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. Mash 2-3 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, yielding about 1 cup of puree.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of honey and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
  4. Whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, store your banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer enjoyment.

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