I think it’s a little crazy when I see banana bread recipes that call for an entire cup of sugar. Ripe bananas are so naturally sweet 
I actually use them as the sweetener in some recipes like smoothies and pancakes. Maybe it is my new and improved palate, but I cannot imagine needing a full cup of sugar in addition to three super sweet ripe bananas! So here is my version of banana bread, which of course calls for 100% whole-wheat flour and a mere quarter cup of honey. And don’t feel confined to the “loaf” shape…these are great as muffins, mini-muffins, or small loaves as well. Also, feel free get creative with add-ins like nuts, raisins or other dried fruit. Enjoy!
Whole-Wheat Banana Bread
I think it's a little crazy when I see banana bread recipes that call for an entire cup of sugar. Ripe bananas are so naturally sweet I actually use them as is.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 bananas, ripe, mashed
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, (or another mild oil of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl mix mashed bananas with yogurt, honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until blended. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake large loaf for 40 – 50 minutes or until it comes clean with a toothpick.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
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I found 100 days of real food a bit late but am super excited about this. This recipe turned out great for me. I did add an extra banana and used canola oil (just trying to use the last of it and then will switch to recommended oils). I also crushed some walnuts on top. Loved this recipe and can’t wait to try others.
What size pan does Lisa use for the banana bread recipe? I have 3 different bread pan sizes. Thanks!
Hi there. A 9×5 works well.
Can’t donyogurt- what can I substitute?
Sour cream or coconut yogurt are good subs.
Hello, Could you substitute sour cream for the yogurt?
Thanks!
You can.
Do you have a recommendation for making this in a bread machine?
Hi there. I think this may help: https://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/bread-machine-basics.html
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/bread/converting-your-favorite-recipes/.
Hi!
Would the measurements be different if using spelt flour?
Hi. It should be 1:1.
Absolutely delicious! Made these just now with my 3 year old daughter assisting and she had so much fun. Because we are just beginning our journey of eliminating processed foods from our diets, we still have a bit of white flour in the house and rather than waste $$ and throw it away, I’d figure it best to use up what we have and then forever replace it with whole-wheat. I added some flax meal (truthfully to make myself feel better about using white flour) and we only had Siggi’s whole milk vanilla yogurt in the house so that went in (and I omitted adding the tsp of vanilla). I used majorly over ripe bananas that had been hiding in the way back of the freezer and I think that helped make this bread sweet. Both my 3 year old and 1 year old gobbled it up!!
Where do I fine the Nutritional Facts is your recipes?
I just found this recipe and I’m a bit late but in case someone else needs it because they have a health condition and don’t want to be preached to about healthy eating as if you can’t track nutrition and eat healthy: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Hi there. We do not provide nutrition info. This post helps explain why: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/healthy-eating-defined/.
I’ve made this so many times and I love it. I use gluten free oat flour instead of whole wheat flour. I also add chocolate chips. Delicious!!!!
This looks like a super easy recipe and look forward to making. I notice that baking powder is not listed in the ingredients. In your muffin recipe baking powder is included. Just want to make sure it was left out on purpose for the bread recipe. Thank you.
This always comes out dry for me. I use coconut oil. Any tips?
H Melissa. I find that adding applesauce is an instant moisture pick up but I’ve not had to add it to this recipe.
What size loaf pan is this?
A standard 9×5 works well.
could you substitute applesauce for the yogurt and add a little more coconut oil?
Hi. We’ve not tried that specifically. You can certainly give it a try.
Really delicious and moist. Will definitely make this again!
Any recommendations for a sub for the yogurt?
You could use a plant based yogurt, there are several on the market. Maybe coconut milk yogurt (a great alternative to the real thing), almond milk, cashew milk, or a pea protein based yogurt would do the trick. There are a lot of different brands and usually one alternative can be found at the local grocery store, depending on where you live.
Can’t wait to try! If I wanted to make it “chocolate ” how much cocoa would I add?
I’ve not added cocoa but I have added 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.