Healthy Banana Bread: A Sweet and Nutritious Snack

If you love homemade and healthy desserts, this banana bread is the perfect recipe. In addition to being delicious, it is an excellent option to take advantage of those ripe bananas you have at home. Without refined sugars, with ingredients such as whole wheat flour and nuts, this bread is ideal to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack during the day.

The combination of banana, walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon not only makes this bread taste amazing, but it also provides fiber, potassium, and healthy fats, making it a balanced option.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut or olive oil
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 22x12cm loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the eggs, coconut oil (or whatever you prefer), and vanilla. Mix well.
4. In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until everything is well integrated.
6. Add the chopped walnuts if you are using them and mix gently.
7. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool before cutting into slices.