100% Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, Lightly grease a 9x5 bread pan

Step 2

2. Mash the bananas with a potato masher or fork, or puree them in a blender or food processor.

Step 3

3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla, baking soda, salt, and bananas, beating until well combined.

Step 4

Beat in the honey and eggs.

Step 5

4. Add the flour, then the walnuts (if you're using them), stirring until smooth.

Step 6

5. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Step 7

6. Bake the bread for 50 minutes, then tent with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. A long toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 8

7. Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Set it on a rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, for several days.