Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda to help it rise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened or swap in coconut oil for a healthier fat
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas about 4 small bananas, the riper the sweeter
- 1/2 cup of walnuts or dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with a bit of butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This is your dry mix.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and coconut sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mashed bananas.
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Fold in walnuts or dark chocolate chips for an extra treat.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Slide it into the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.