How to Make Banana Wheat Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling the kitchen. And when that bread is a delicious and nutritious banana wheat bread, it's even better. This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas while also adding some whole grain goodness to your diet. It's moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

This banana wheat bread recipe is simple and easy to follow, requiring just a few basic ingredients. The star of the show...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 x 5-inch loaf

  • Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
  • Combine oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in dry ingredients, and add the banana mixture. Mix together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Test for doneness, and cool on wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 243mg