Whole Wheat Banana Bread

janselstad's Note:

Whole wheat banana bread is easy to make, yet delicious and healthy. It also freezes well. I like using all whole wheat flour and using 3 smaller loaf pans so that the bread bakes more evenly.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 4 medium bananas, mashed
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Prepare (3) small loaf pans or (1) large loaf pan with the cooking spray.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Combine sugar and next three ingredients in another bowl; add to flour mixture until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. Bake at 350 for 30-50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove and cool completely on wire rack.
7. ENJOY.

Reviews

[Nado2003]

Moist and delicious. Very quick and easy as well. I used 1 cup whole wheat and 1/2 cup a/p flour. 2 tablespoon olive oil instead of butter, 1 whole egg instead of 2 egg whites, and topped it with brown sugar and cinnamon. Will be making again. Thank you.

[Chef #1519906]

SO fantastic!! I've only used my family recipe for years but this is awesome and I'll use it instead! I used all whole wheat flour, applesauce instead of margarine, 2 whole eggs and added cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing such a fabulous (healthy) recipe!

[yellow_apple30]

This is amazing! I used to make banana bread with heavy cream and a lot of sugar, but since switching to healthier eating habits, I gave it up completely. This definitely takes the old recipe's place. I followed other readers' suggestions and added cinnamon and vanilla, and I used 1 cup whole wheat and 1/2 cup a/p flour. I used honey instead of sugar and cut it down to 1/4 cup. I am passing this recipe on to all my friends. Thanks so much for this one!