Whole Wheat Healthy Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 and 1/4 cups (288g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
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6 Tablespoons (90g) unsweetened applesauce
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup (85g) honey
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1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup (80ml) milk
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 and 3/4 cups (220g) whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup (67g) chopped walnuts
# Instructions:
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Adjust oven rack to lower third position and preheat to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
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Beat mashed bananas, applesauce, and eggs until combined. Add honey, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until well mixed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Pour into wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in walnuts.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 60-65 minutes, covering loosely with foil halfway through. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean with few moist crumbs.
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Let bread cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing.
# Notes:
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Tastes best on day 2 after flavors have settled
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Can be stored at room temperature for 2 days
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Keeps in refrigerator for up to 1 week
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Can be frozen for up to 3 months