The Ultimate Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
There's nothing better than the smell of freshly baked banana bread filling your kitchen. This healthy banana bread recipe is moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients—perfect for a nourishing snack or breakfast on the go!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Naturally Sweetened – Uses coconut sugar instead of refined sugar.
Moist & Flavorful – A soft, tender texture with just the right amount of sweetness.
Wholesome Ingredients – Made with cottage cheese, hemp hearts, and pecans for extra nutrition.
Great for Carb-Loading – The combination of bananas, flour, and natural sugars makes this an excellent pre-race or post-workout energy booster.
A Healthier Snack – Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you full and energized.
Ingredients:
3 bananas, mashed
90g coconut sugar
90ml coconut oil, melted
2 eggs
150g cottage cheese
4 tbsp hemp hearts (or substitute with chia or flaxseeds)
1 tsp vanilla extract
210g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp pecans, chopped (optional, but delicious)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then whisk in the coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, cottage cheese, hemp hearts (or chia/flaxseeds), and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly, and sprinkle with some more pecans if you wish.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips for the Best Banana Bread
Use extra ripe bananas – the riper, the sweeter!
Do not over mix the batter, or the bread may become dense.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
This banana bread also freezes well—just slice and store in a freezer-safe bag for an easy grab-and-go snack.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy banana bread! Let me know in the comments how yours turned out!