Whole Wheat Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist whole wheat banana bread combines ripe bananas and hearty flour for a flavorful homemade delight.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined.
04 - Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
06 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients most of us already have
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas so you do not need much sugar
  • Stays moist for days even with 100 percent whole wheat flour
02 -
  • Packed with fiber and whole grains for longer-lasting energy
  • No refined sugar if you rely on the bananas for most of the sweetness
  • Easy to double and freeze for quick breakfasts
03 -
  • Always use the ripest bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness
  • Let your bread cool completely before slicing for the neatest cuts
  • A handful of raw walnuts on top before baking adds a lovely crunch
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