Healthier One Bowl Banana Bread

This healthier version of banana bread is simple and tasty. The addition of warm spices elevate the flavor.

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Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 325 F

Step 2

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper

Step 3

Spray pan and parchment paper with cooking spray, set aside

Step 4

In a large bowl mash 4-5 small bananas. (If you have less bananas you can make up the number of bananas you need with about 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce or mashed, peeled pears)

Step 5

Add applesauce, 1/3 cup is about the size of a snack container of unsweetened applesauce

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup (can substitute with brown sugar, I have not tried it with maple flavored syrup that isn’t pure, you can also omit/reduce the sugar if you want to)

Step 7

Add melted butter (can be salted or unsalted, can sub with neutral vegetable/canola oil)

Step 8

Slightly beat 2 eggs in a small bowl and add

Step 9

Add vanilla and seasonings (use as much or as little as you like)

Step 10

Mix the wet ingredients together

Step 11

Add whole wheat flour

Step 12

Add oats (if you don’t have oats, sub with whole wheat flour)

Step 13

Add baking soda

Step 14

Add salt

Step 15

Stir to combine, don’t over mix

Step 16

Pour mixture into greased, lined pan

Step 17

Put in oven and set timer for at least 60 min

Step 18

Check the bread around 60 min If the the top bounces back when you press on the top and a toothpick comes out clean it is ready, this can take 60-85 min The bread should be slightly browned on the edges