Description
Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a moist, naturally sweetened loaf made with ripe bananas, honey, and pure vanilla extract. This aromatic, comforting treat is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, and stays soft and flavorful for days.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs, honey, vanilla, and melted butter until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Fold in Greek yogurt or sour cream (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Include dark chocolate chips for a dessert version.
- Swirl in nut butter for richness.
- Mix in shredded coconut or pineapple for a tropical twist.
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: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
