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Healthy Banana Bread with Wholemeal Flour and Dried Fruit

Healthy Banana Bread with Wholemeal Flour and Dried Fruit

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 65-75 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A wholesome and delicious banana bread recipe using wholemeal flour and dried fruit, packed with fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, featuring natural ingredients and optional variations for dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups wholemeal flour
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup dried fruit mix (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by mashing your ripe bananas into a smooth consistency and chopping your dried fruit if needed. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Combine the mashed bananas with eggs, Greek yogurt or applesauce, and honey or maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir well to blend all the moist ingredients evenly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together wholemeal flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This ensures your loaf will rise nicely and develop a uniform flavor.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently to maintain airiness. Avoid overmixing to ensure your banana bread is tender and soft.
  5. Add Dried Fruit: Fold in the dried fruit last to distribute it evenly throughout the batter. This will add delightful bursts of sweetness in every bite.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  7. Cool Before Slicing: Allow the banana bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to help it set and make the slices neat and firm.

Notes

  • Ripen your bananas properly: The browner the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Don’t overmix: Mix until ingredients just combine to avoid dense, tough bread.
  • Fold in fruits gently: Distribute dried fruit carefully so they remain intact and evenly spaced.
  • Check oven temperature: Use an oven thermometer to prevent overbaking and keep the bread moist.
  • Store properly: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of loaf)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: banana bread, wholemeal flour, dried fruit, healthy baking, snack, breakfast, fiber-rich

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