Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Place sliced bananas and coconut oil in nonstick skillet and turn heat to medium-low.

Step 3

Heat, stirring continually, until coconut oil has melted and is mostly absorbed. About 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add maple syrup. Cook, stirring continually, until absorbed. Add ¼ tsp. cinnamon mix until mixture is very soft and no longer sticking to pan.

Step 5

Remove pan from heat and pour banana mixture into large bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Combine salt, baking powder, and flour in medium mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 7

Add applesauce, yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon to bananas. Mix until fully combined.

Step 8

Add eggs. Mix until fully combined.

Step 9

Add flour mixture to banana mixture. Stir until combined and no dry flour remains. Add walnuts if desired.

Step 10

Add remaining ¼ cup of coconut oil to mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Mix until combined.

Step 11

Pour banana mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake until knife comes out clean or internal temp is 200°F. (Approx. 50-55 minutes).