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loaf of whole wheat banana bread with a honey drizzle.

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Angelina
Learn how to make the best whole wheat banana bread recipe. Made with wholemeal flour, this delicious bread is moist, perfectly sweetened, hearty, and made with simple ingredients for a sweet treat that makes the perfect breakfast, snack, and dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Quick Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup oil
  • 3 ½ extra ripe bananas mashed (1 ½ cups) see notes*
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat to 325°F. Lightly grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  • With a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the sugars and eggs on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Switch to low speed and slowly drizzle in the oil.
  • Add the bananas, yogurt, and vanilla, and continue to mix on low speed just combined.
  • Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes. The loaf should be golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, remove from the pan and let cool completely on the wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

* The best bananas to use for baking are overripe! Allow your bananas to ripen on the counter. When they begin to form dark streaks, they are ready.
Banana nut bread: Fold in 3/4 cup of chopped nuts to the batter. I like to use walnuts or pecans. 
Chocolate chip banana bread: Add ¾ cup of chocolate chips (mini or regular size) into the batter. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top before baking.
How do you know When Banana Bread is Done Baking?
The banana bread is done baking when the top of the loaf is golden brown and a cake tester or wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. 
Can you Freeze Banana Bread?
Yes, banana bread freezes very well! Here’s the best way to do it:
  1. Allow the baked bread to cool completely.
  2. Tightly wrap the whole loaf or individual slices (I prefer individual slices because they thaw a lot quicker!) in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped loaf in a large freezer zip-top bag or airtight container and date for up to 3 months.
  3. When you are ready to enjoy a slice, thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. For a warm slice, unwrap the thawed slice and place it in the microwave for 20 seconds or in the toaster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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