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This Healthy Banana bread is made with added nuts and dates. It is so moist, fluffy, and so delicious. Easy to make and perfect as a breakfast option or dessert.
We loved how this easy to make, healthy banana bread turned out and we are absolutely positive that you would too. The dates and nuts add a sweet kick and crunch to the banana bread that you will find so satisfying with each bite. Made with ripe bananas, coconut oil, coconut sugar, flour, nuts, and dates. Have this super moist banana nut bread recipe is perfect as a breakfast option or just enjoy as dessert. Nothing better than making homemade banana bread than buying an unhealthy version at the store!
Why you will love this banana bread recipe
- So easy: It is very easy to make this healthy banana nut bread. Mix the wet ingredients, mix the dry, and combine both. Takes about 10 minutes tops to prep for this banana bread.
- Healthy: Made with all healthy and clean ingredients like coconut oil instead of butter, and coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar,
- Super delicious: this is the best ever banana bread recipe! you will have to try it out yourself and be the judge.
What you will need
These are what you will need to make this homemade banana nut bread. Full measurements and instructions are further down below
3 Ripe bananas
coconut oil, melted
coconut sugar
eggs, lightly beaten
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour or any other flour
whole wheat flour (see notes)
baking soda
salt
walnuts
medjool dates
How to make this homemade banana nut bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a loaf pan with coconut oil spray.
Remove the pit from the medjool dates and chop them into small pieces together with the walnuts. Separate the chopped dates as they tend to stick and you don’t want a big clump in your banana bread.
In a mixing bowl mash the peeled bananas with a fork. Add in the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk well to combine.
Sieve over the flours, baking soda and salt, then mix with a spatula to fully incorporate.
Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts to the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 min, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to completely cool before slicing it.
Recipe notes and tips
- Flour: Feel free to mix flour at a 50/50 ratio using any of your favorite flour. We have tested this with a 50/50 ratio of all-purpose and almond flour and it came out perfect.
- Oil: we used coconut oil but other oil can be used like vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or olive oil.
- Use a preheated oven. The bread will need a good 40-50 minutes depending on the oven. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Allow the banana nut bread to cool off completely before cutting through
- You may add other toppings like chocolate chips, but not needed at all. This banana bread is sweet enough.
- Coconut sugar: You may use any other sugar like cane sugar, monk fruit, or brown sugar. Honey and Maple syrup also work but use only 1/2 cup of either honey or maple syrup.
- For a vegan banana bread option, you may use an egg substitute like flax seeds or egg replacers
Some frequently asked questions about banana bread
Most commonly used nuts in banana bread are walnuts and pecans. Our top choice is walnuts. Other nuts that may be used in banana nut bread are macadamia, hazelnuts, or cashews which are seldomly used but also an option.
Your banana nut bread is good on your kitchen counter for up to 3 days so long as they are covered or wrapped. You can store your wrapped banana bread in the fridge for up to 7 days. Consider slicing them and then place in a container before storing. To reheat your banana bread, simply microwave a slice for 20 seconds.
Homemade banana bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cut the banana bread into slices and individually wrap each one before freezing. Thaw in the fridge the night before and reheat in the microwave.
We have other healthy bread recipes
- Double Chocolate banana bread
- Healthy Banana Bread
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
- Apple Pecan Cinnamon Bread
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Easy Banana Date Nut Bread
Ingredients
- 3 large spotted bananas
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, or any other flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup walnuts
- 8 Medjool dates
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a loaf pan with coconut oil spray.
- Remove the pit from the medjool dates and chop them into small pieces together with the walnuts. Separate the chopped dates as they tend to stick and you don’t want a big clump in your banana bread.
- In a mixing bowl mash the peeled bananas with a fork. Add in the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk well to combine.
- Sieve over the flours, baking soda and salt, then mix with a spatula to fully incorporate.
- Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts to the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 min, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to completely cool before slicing it.
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Notes
- Flour: Feel free to mix flour at a 50/50 ratio using any of your favorite flour. We have tested this with a 50/50 ratio of all-purpose and almond flour and it came out perfect.
- Oil: we used coconut oil but other oil can be used like vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or olive oil.
- Use a preheated oven. The bread will need a good 40-50 minutes depending on the oven. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Allow the banana nut bread to cool off completely before cutting through
- You may add other toppings like chocolate chips, but not needed at all. This banana bread is sweet enough.
- Coconut sugar: You may use any other sugar like cane sugar, monk fruit, or brown sugar. Honey and Maple syrup also work but use only 1/2 cup of either honey or maple syrup.
- For a vegan option, you may use an egg substitute like flax seeds or egg replacers
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My go to recipe from now on. I have 4 loaves to bake! The one I just made is disappearing fast. I am trying to find the spot to add a picture because it is worth sharing. I added cranberries and chia seeds along with regular figs and walnuts. It is simply delicious!
I can’t even read the recipe with the best buy ad pop ups and ads!! Move on!
Just click on “Go to Recipe” and you will avoid all that chaos. I just made this recipe and it is fantastic. I even added chia seeds and cranberries for the holidays. Really a good recipe with great slicing ability, I used whole wheat through out because I was out of almond flour. Enjoy.
Delicious!
So moist. The best Banana bread
I agree! it’s so good! Thanks for the feedback
Is this a keto diet meal ?
Hi there. No this is not keto-friendly
Has anyone made this with regular dates rather than medjool?
Hi Kate. Any dates would work. Doesn’t have to be the Medjool brand.