Best healthy banana bread recipe

Key takeaways

  • Wholesome comfort meets gut-friendly goodness — this banana bread nourishes you from the inside out.”
  • Ripe bananas, happy gut: a simple, feel-good bake that tastes as good as it is for you.

Do you have a few ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, just begging to be used? Turn them into something truly special with this easy, healthy banana bread recipe.

It’s the perfect way to bring a little warmth and sweetness into your day—no refined sugar needed.

The smell alone, rich with golden banana and a hint of cosy spice, will fill your kitchen and lift your spirits before the first slice even touches your plate.

Best of all, this banana bread is wonderfully simple to make—no fuss, no fancy ingredients, just wholesome goodness in every bite. Serve it warm from the oven with a cup of tea and watch the comfort unfold. Soft, moist, and naturally sweet, it’s a bake that feels like a hug—proof that healthy food can still taste indulgent. 

Banana – gut health benefits

Bananas are brilliant for your belly! They’re packed with fibre—both the kind that keeps things moving and the kind that feeds the good bacteria in your gut. They also contain natural prebiotics like fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which help those friendly gut bugs thrive. Adding bananas to your diet is a tasty and easy way to support a happy, healthy digestive system. 

Easy (and gut healthy) banana bread recipe


INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 ½ cup of mashed banana  
  • 3 tbsp of melted coconut oil  
  • 1 cup of flour  
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract  
  • 2 tsp of baking powder  
  • ½ tsp of baking soda  
  • 2 tsp of cinnamon  
  • ½ tsp of salt 

 
INSTRUCTIONS  

Start by peeling the bananas and mash them together. Melt the coconut oil, let it cool and mix it in.

Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Sift in flour. Add baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Line a loaf pan with oiled parchment paper and pour in the mix.

Bake in the oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.

Let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy! 

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