Keywords: whole wheat, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber
Serves: 10 (1-inch pieces)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Equipment: measuring cup, bowl, mixer, bread loaf pan, oven
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of unsalted softened butter
- ½ cup of sugar
- 1 ½ cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of soda
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large room temperature eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of raisins
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
- Combine butter with sugar in a bowl and use a mixer to bring it to creamy consistency.
- Add bananas and mash them well.
- Add eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla, then mix it all together.
- At the end, add nuts and raisins.
- Mix the batter with a spoon.
- Spray a baking sheet with oil and sprinkle with flour.
- Transfer the batter into the pan and bake for about 55 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Variations:
- You can add fiber.
- Substitute sugar with honey.
- Banana bread can be customized with additional ingredients like shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for added flavor and nutrition.
Notes:
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for longer freshness. It can also be frozen for future consumption.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 10
Serving Size: 1 inch slice
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Calories: 328 calories | 13% |
| Total Fat: 18 g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat: 7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol: 62 mg | 20% |
| Sodium: 201 mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates: 38 g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber: 4 g | 16% |
| Added Sugar: 10 g | 27% |
| Protein: 6 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D: 10 IU | 1.6% |
| Calcium: 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron: 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium: 315 mg | 12% |