This Healthy Banana Bread Recipe is a family favorite that’s quick to mix up, made with everyday ingredients, and always disappears fast.
author’s note
Bananas Never Go to Waste With This Bread Around!
I go through bananas so quickly at my home! My kids love them as snacks or cut up in their oatmeal, I freeze them to use in an Açaí Bowl or this Blueberry Smoothie, and my husband loves them in this Chocolate Protein Shake.
If I have any leftovers at the end of the week, my kids beg for a baked banana treat. They’ll usually request these Banana Cupcakes, but after I made this healthy banana bread a few weeks ago, they’ve consistently asked for it. Which is a huge win in my book!
Ingredients In Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
| Ingredient | Tips & Swaps |
|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | Melt before mixing. Swap with avocado oil or melted butter if preferred. |
| Honey | Natural sweetener that adds flavor. Maple syrup works as a 1:1 substitute. |
| Greek Yogurt | Adds moisture and protein. Use sour cream or dairy-free yogurt instead. |
| Ripe Bananas | The darker, the better for natural sweetness and flavor. |
| Flour | All-purpose keeps it light. Swap half for whole wheat flour for heartiness. |
Quick Tip
This bread is packed with delicious ingredients — protein from the eggs and Greek yogurt, vitamins and nutrients from the bananas, a boost in good cholesterol and energy from the coconut oil, and antioxidants from the honey.
How To Make Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
- Prep: Heat the oven, grease and flour a bread pan.
- Wet Ingredients: Mix oil and honey, then eggs, bananas, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Dry Ingredients: Directly add salt, cinnamon, and baking soda to wet mix, then stir in flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Bake: Pour into the pan and bake until done.
- Cool: Let the healthy banana bread rest in the pan before serving.
Featured Comment
“I’ve finally found the ONE, so good! Even my husband loved it.
– Jen
You’re photos sold me on trying yet another banana bread recipe,
it came out perfectly, thank you thank you!”
Variations
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Use dark chocolate for a different flavor and more antioxidants.
- Nuts: Add walnuts or pecans, tossed with the flour, to the batter.
- Raisins: Regular, golden, dried cherries, or cranberries, also tossed with flour are delish.
- Spiced Banana Bread: Leave out the add-ins and increase spices with 1/4 tsp nutmeg or a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice.
Storage
Freezing And Storing Leftovers
- Store healthy banana bread in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, leave it at room temp for a few hours or heat slices in the microwave.
Use Extra Bananas In:
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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Video
Equipment
- 9 x 5-inch bread pan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packed cup mashed banana 2 large bananas
- 1/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt full-fat, I recommend Greek Gods
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 1 tablespoon old-fashioned oats optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously grease a 9×5-inch bread pan and lightly dust with flour. Tap off excess flour over the sink and set the prepared pan aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and honey. Add in eggs and whisk until smooth. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until well mashed and broken down (see note 1). Pack mashed bananas into a measuring cup and level the top. Add to the wet ingredients along with the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- On top of the wet ingredients, add the salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir. Add in flour and mini chocolate chips (if using). With a wooden spoon, gently stir the chocolate chips to get coated with the flour, then mix the flour into the rest of the ingredients. Do not overmix; stop as soon as the flour is fully incorporated.
- Using a spatula, scrape all the batter into the prepared 9×5-inch pan. Bake in the fully preheated oven for 50–65 minutes or until very lightly browned on the edges and a toothpick comes out clean (or with few moist crumbs) from the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. When fully cool, cut into slices and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have become a HUGE fan of oat breads recently and I love that you put greek yogurt in yours! Also bananas. Also just everything about this bread. 😀
AMAZing! What’s not to love here? Can’t wait to try it. I’m sure it will be a winner with the whole family!
Happy Monday! Hope it’s great!
This looks delicious, I love banana bread and with the inclusion of oats and chocolate I think I’d find it hard to stop at one slice. Pinned!
Oh I really want to try this, it looks fantastic! Also your photos are absolutely stunning!
Ohh I absolutely adore baking with greek yogurt! It makes alllllllll baked goods so darn perfect! I’m sure this bread tasted delicious! It looks so moist and fluffy – what a fabulous breakfast! x
plain Greek yogurt is SO AWESOME to bake with!!! Love how moist and wholesome this bread is!
LOVING this. Pinned!
GOrgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I’m a -huge- fan of baking with Greek yogurt, and I’m currently working on a muffin recipe myself. But gah! You can never go wrong with bananas and chocolate. Definitely pinned!
Wow! This bread looks incredible Chelsea and sounds so tasty! Pinned! I have some bananas in my pantry that are going to be smashed really soon!! YUM
I love the moistness Greek yogurt gives! Great recipe!