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Olive Oil Honey Banana Bread

This Olive Oil Honey Banana Bread is a healthier twist on a classic! Infused with ripe bananas and honey, it’s moist and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread:
  • 3 overripe bananas peeled and mashed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 3/4 cup honey for sweetness and moisture
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract to enhance flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour for a healthier alternative
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda to help bread rise
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt to balance sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth and spice
  • 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips clean eating varieties

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan lightly with olive oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: Mash the Bananas
    Using a potato masher, mash the 3 overripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth. You want them to be creamy with no large chunks remaining.
  3. Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
    To the mashed bananas, add the 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 cup of honey, 1 beaten large egg, and 1 teaspoon of real vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of white whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon of kosher or sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
    Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Step 6: Fold in Walnuts and Chocolate Chips
    Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts and the 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Step 7: Pour and Bake
    Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Serve
    Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly to warm up.