Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy banana bread is a delicious snack or breakfast thanks to added protein and reduced sugar and oil! This tasty snack mixes up fast and is a great way to use up overripe bananas.

There is never a bad time for banana bread. Or rather it is ALWAYS  good time for banana bread. Let’s stay positive, folks.

I especially love that I can eat this healthy banana bread guilt-free thanks to the reduced oil (hey-o applesauce!) and sugar. It’s still perfectly sweet and moist, I promise.  I’ve been loving it lately as a post-breastfeeding snack because I have all the nursing hungers and it is satisfying comfort food, but good for you! Win-win-win! If you are also a fan of easy, healthy, sanity-saving recipes be sure to grab your FREE WEEK of my Real Food Comfort Food Meal Plan!! I made this resource for busy mom’s just like you and I think you’ll love it!! You’ll get a week’s worth of great recipes, your grocery list planned out for you, a step-by-step meal prep guide, plus leftover ideas, side dish tips and more! What are you most looking forward to this fall? Any fun activities planned?  We are doing our annual apple cider making trip next week!

To make this recipe you may need… Large bread loaf pan  Cute Bread/Cutting Board  

I love classic comfort foods that I can tweak to be healthier and  feel good about eating it and feeding it to my  loved ones! The kiddos gobbled this up too! They both love bananas, but aren’t crazy about nuts, so we left them out; but adding chopped walnuts or pecans gives this bread some extra healthy fat and crunchy texture.

Healthy Banana Bread

Just a little tip… if you do not have buttermilk on hand (I rarely never do) you can substitute 1/2 cup of regular milk mixed with a 1/2 Tablespoon of distilled white vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes and then add to recipe as indicated. Also, I’m not super brand loyal to protein powders. It’s kind of like me and mascara….there always could be something better out there.  Haha! But here is my current protein powder choice and I want to try this one next!

This healthy banana bread will go fast in your household! It’s hard to resist, but thanks to healthier ingredients you don’t have to! It pairs well with a cup of hot coffee or chai tea or a cold glass of your favorite milk! Are you all just dying for more fall-ish weather, like me? I’m telling you it can’t come soon enough! I’m ready for crisp days and warm banana bread! What are you most looking forward to this fall? Any fun activities planned?  We are doing our annual apple cider making trip next week!

To make this recipe you may need… Large bread loaf pan  Cute Bread/Cutting Board