The Best Healthy Banana Bread recipe that is deliciously moist and flavourful, has no added sugar and contains just 120 calories per slice! This Banana bread retains the same rich taste and texture you love, and is perfect for those looking for a more nutritious option. I can guarantee you won’t be able to tell the difference!
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Why you will love this Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
This Banana Bread recipe is lower in calories, sugar and fat, making it a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread without compromising on taste.
Not only that…
Perfect Texture: Despite being low in fat, this banana bread has the same moist and tender texture you know and love.
Versatile Snack: Ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert, this banana bread fits seamlessly into any meal plan.
Family-Friendly: A healthier option that both adults and kids will enjoy, making it a great choice for the whole family.
Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps mean you can whip up this delicious bread in no time.
Satisfying Sweet Cravings: It provides a satisfying way to curb sweet cravings without compromising on health goals.
Homemade Goodness: Homemade always feels more special, and knowing it’s made with healthier ingredients adds to the satisfaction.
It’s also super easy to whip up and bake and is done in under an hour.
Macros
Per Slice (10):
Calories: 120
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 2.5g
Ingredients and Substitutions The Best Healthy Banana Bread
All purpose flour – This is the main dry ingredient, you could sub for spelt flour, oat flour, gluten free flour or even buckwheat flour. However the texture may change depending on the flour used.
Sugar free granulated sweetener- Like stevia or natvia. This is optional, you can replace with equal parts normal sugar, honey or maple syrup. If replacing with a wet sweetener, use less liquid in the batter.
Cinnamon- Essential for that classic banana bread flavour.
Nutmeg- Essential for that classic banana bread flavour.
Baking Powder- Essential for rising and texture.
Baking Soda- Essential for rising and texture.
Banana- Obviously! The riper the better.
Yogurt- Essential to provide moisture and thickness. I use a high protein vanilla flavoured greek yogurt however plain greek yogurt will work super well. I use Yopro High Protein Vanilla Greek yogurt.
Butter- you can sub for light butter or oil.
Egg- Adds texture, moisture and helps with the rise and fluffiness of the bread. Can be substituted for 50g extra yogurt or 25g extra oil/melted butter.
Vanilla- For flavour.
Milk- this recipe uses a skim high protein milk but any milk can be used including dairy free.
Baking Tips
- Use ripe bananas– Adds more sweetness and are easier and softer to mash and incorporate into the batter
- Mix until just combined– over mixing strengthens the gluten and results in a more dense bread.
- Use room temperature eggs, milk and yogurt- This is because the wet ingredients will mix together more easily, thereby helping to create an even batter. Also ensures less mixing is required, meaning less gluten development, resulting in a fluffier and beautiful end result.
- Cover with foil in the last 15-20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let the Banana Bread cool completely before slicing– 20-30 minutes in the pan, then onto the cooling rack to cool completely. This lets the bread completely firm up and cook inside so that when you go to cut it, it’s not a crumbly mess.
How to store The Best Healthy Banana Bread
Room Temperature- Store in a airtight container for 3-4 days.
Refrigerator- Store in ziplock bags or an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer- Individually wrap each slice in foil or baking paper and add into a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 3-4 months.
The Best Healthy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas about 240g
- 80 g plain or vanilla yogurt room temp
- 1 egg room temp
- 20 g butter melted and cooled slightly
- 45-60 ml milk high protein skim milk or any milk will work
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g all purpose flour
- 60 g zero calorie granulated sweetener e.g natvia, stevia or monkfruit. Can use normal sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the melted butter, yogurt, egg, milk, sweetener and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift through the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until well combined. Be careful not to overdo it with the mixing*
- Pour the batter into a lined loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let the bread cool completely in the pan and cut into 10-12 pieces.
