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Olive Oil Honey Banana Bread

Moist banana bread sweetened with honey and made with olive oil for a wholesome twist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

  • 3 brown bananas overripe, peeled and mashed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract real
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips clean eating style (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray or line a loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the 3 overripe bananas with a potato masher until mostly smooth, then whisk in the olive oil, honey, beaten egg, and vanilla until combined.
  • In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the white whole-wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Add the wet banana mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan on a rack before removing and slicing.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Potato Masher
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • cooling rack

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • You can omit the chocolate chips for a nut-only loaf.
  • Check doneness at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.