Banana Bread!
Healthy and moist Banana Bread Recipe!
Hey y’all! I know this post is “all things banana bread”, but I figured since it is my first time posting, I would quickly introduce myself! So, hi, my name is Ainslee, and I am quite literally a chefs daughter (or the daughter of two chefs to be exact). I grew up with a passion for food, which has only grown over the years. As a chefs daughter or a certified “foodie”, I have been ridiculously spoiled with the food I have eaten. Some may say that makes me a “food snob”, but it just means I truly care what I put into my body - and you should too!
As a recent college grad, life (as can be expected) has been a little crazy. I am in that space of really trying to figure out what I want to do, and how I can intersect my passions and career goals. So, for now, I figured I would use this as a creative outlet to share some of the things that I love!
Alright, now lets get into the part that y’all came for - the banana bread!
This banana bread recipe is one that I have really been trying to perfect for some time now. Oftentimes I will look for the healthiest version of a recipe, make it, and then try to convince myself it tastes good (when it honestly really doesn’t). But I absolutely, 100% promise you, this is not the case here.
This banana bread is not only good for you, but it is actually a 10/10 taste wise. It is fluffy, moist, and just the right amount of sweet!
So, what are the ingredients? I’m glad you asked:
Wet ingredients:
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup of melted coconut or olive oil
1/4 cup of raw unfiltered honey
1/4 cup of water
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Dry ingredients:
1 3/4 cups of oat flour
1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup of walnuts
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Eyeball cinnamon and nutmeg to your heart’s content!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Combine wet ingredients
Combine dry ingredients
Combine wet and dry ingredients (fold in carefully)
Oil your loaf pan with whichever oil you prefer
Add mixture to loaf pan, and top either with a cinnamon swirl, chocolate chips, or chopped up walnuts!
Place in oven for approx. 55 minutes or until golden on the sides (always use a toothpick to test if it comes out clean)
Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving!
This recipe is seriously so simple, delicious, and always makes my home smell so good! It is always a hit, and whenever I bring it places I always get asked for the recipe! Happy baking!
xoxo, just a chefs daughter