Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- If using, stir in yogurt or sour cream, and any optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Swap half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier loaf.
- Add shredded coconut and coconut extract for tropical flair.
- Drizzle extra honey over the top after baking for added sweetness.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different flavor profile.
- Freeze slices individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
