Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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Bake a dessert that tastes like one without the ingredients of one with this Whole Wheat Banana Bread.

Do you (like 99% of the world) tell yourself that carrot cake is healthy cos it contains carrot? Or that zucchini bread counts as a serving of vegetables? Yeah… me, too.

And I suppose, like me, you’re convinced banana bread isn’t a dessert, it’s a bread made with fruit (a.k.a. Mother Nature’s candy)? Normally, I would lower my head with embarrassment at this attempt at mental gymnastics that defies logic but today, we’re going to make a version of banana bread that, while it can’t replace broccoli at your next Sunday dinner, IS a healthier version of the banana bread you’re perhaps more accustomed to.

Yes, we opt for honey/syrup as a sweetener, olive oil over butter, and almond milk instead of something more diet-restrictive, but the big difference is the whole wheat flour. The changeup means more fiber, more nutrients, and a bread that won’t leave you hungry even after two slices.

You should still moderate the amount you eat at each sitting but, with this recipe, you can eat guilt-free and give the mental gymnastics a rest!

Is Whole Wheat Banana Bread Healthy?

Banana bread, thanks to its name, can mislead you into thinking it’s healthier than it is. That said, I’ve tried my darnedest to make this with healthy alternatives, from the whole wheat flour to the honey and almond milk. As it stands, the recipe is dairy-free and vegetarian. To make it comply with more diets, some changes must be made. Replace the flour with almond flour to make it gluten-free and paleo friendly, and replace the nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds to make it nut-free.

Is Vanilla Extract and Pure Vanilla the Same Thing?

No, pure vanilla is more akin to vanilla paste, which is more concentrated than vanilla extract. Extract, meanwhile, involves soaking vanilla bean in alcohol and water. It’s a diluted version of paste, simply put. Complicating matters a bit is pure vanilla extract, which only contains the vanilla, alcohol, and water, differentiating it from synthetic vanilla extract or vanilla “flavoring”, which by and large contain a number of other, arguably unnecessary artificial ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil or cooking spray.

Mix

In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Add chopped walnuts. In a separate bowl, mix together oil and eggs, then stir in mashed bananas, almond milk, and vanilla extract.

Bake

Combine both mixtures and lightly fold. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, using aluminum foil if browning too quickly.

Cool

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

DEVOUR!

FAQs & Tips

Other Banana Bread Recipes You Must Try

• Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips: A lovely loaf of banana bread with the sweetness of chocolate in every bite. I particularly love the texture change when the soft bread gives way to a chewy chip.
• Dairy-Free Banana Bread: For those with problems digesting lactose. Still yummy and won’t upset your tummy!
• Easy Strawberry Banana Bread: Sweeten your bread with nature’s candy.
• High-Protein Banana Bread: Sick of drinking your protein powder? Here’s an alternative.

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Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Bake a dessert that tastes like one without the ingredients of one with this Whole Wheat Banana Bread.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 200kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour for that fiber-rich goodness
• 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup a natural sweetener alternative
• 1 teaspoon baking soda not powder; it helps with the rise
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt just a pinch for balance
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts hello, omega-3s!
• 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil heart-healthy fats
• 2 large eggs free-range for the win
• 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup, packed with potassium)
• 1/4 cup almond milk keeping it dairy-free
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure, for the best flavor

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (a slightly lower temp due to the honey in the recipe). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil or cooking spray, and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Toss in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they’re coated.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• In a separate bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas, almond milk, and vanilla extract. If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, you can warm the mixture.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold together until just combined. Overmixing is a no-no; we want a tender crumb. Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice up your banana bread and DEVOUR!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are organic foods better for us?

The Environmental Working Group's most recent report on pesticide residues found in food shows that organic fruits and veggies had almost half the pesticide content of non-organic. Organic apples had eight times less pesticides than nonorganic apples. However, organic strawberries had four times the amount of pesticides as their conventional counterparts.

Some studies also suggest that eating organic food helps reduce your exposure to toxic metals, such as mercury and lead. One study revealed that children who ate organic meat had 33 per cent lower blood lead levels than their counterparts who didn't eat organic meats. Another study concluded traditional fish should not be consumed by pregnant women, due to high mercury levels.

Organic food tends to be healthier than nonorganic. However, to reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases, experts recommend choosing fresh fruit and vegetables whenever possible.

What is organic meat?

Organic meat is food that has not been treated with pesticides or artificial fertilizers. Organic meat also indicates that animals were not fed genetically modified food. Because there are no harmful chemicals in the meat, it is safe for human consumption.

Organic meats are healthier for our environment. We reduce the amount of pollution in our rivers, lakes, and landfills by eating organic food. We also help protect wildlife because organic farmers usually do not use toxic chemicals that kill insects and birds.

You can eat organic meats and produce whenever you can. Local purchases help keep more money within the community than traveling out of state. Local businesses often offer discounts to their customers by shopping locally. Shopping locally helps to keep American workers employed, as opposed to sending them overseas.

How can you tell if your produce is organic?

These three labels can help you make sure you're buying organic produce.

USDA Organic Certified: Produces certified by USDA as 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown: Produce that has been grown in accordance with organic practices, but has yet to receive certification from USDA.

Pastured/Free Range - Produce from animals who live outdoors and graze freely on grass and herbs.

These labels indicate that the product meets specific criteria, which include:

• There are no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• No genetically modified organisms
• No antibiotics are ever given to the animal
• Animals are not ever given hormones.
• No growth-promoting drug
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage sludge
• GMOs are not allowed
• Never gave antibiotics
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting drugs
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage waste (if it's non-GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope you found this article helpful.

What are the health benefits of organic farming

Organic farming provides farmers with a way of producing food without using chemicals. Farmers don't have worry about whether harmful pesticides are affecting their crops or animals.

Organic farming also permits for the use of natural fertilizers. These fertilizers promote healthy plants and decrease the amount of chemicals used.

Organic farming can also be environmentally friendly. Organic farming is also environmentally friendly. Farmers often use composting to recycle nutrients back into their soil. This reduces pollution and conserves valuable resources.

Organic farming is good for the environment and increases crop yields. This is because organic agriculture uses less water in the growing season.

Organic farming methods can also result in higher prices for farmers' produce. Consumers who are more aware about the dangers associated with pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other chemicals will choose healthier foods.

This drives up the demand for organic products. For these reasons, organic farming is becoming increasingly popular.

Statistics

• As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)

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• Technical Note: Simultaneous vitamin and carotenoid analysis of milk from total mixed-ration-fed cows is optimized for xanthophyll detection. ScienceDirect

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• U.S. organic sales soared to a new high of nearly $62 billion in 2020

How To

Are there downsides to buying organic products?

Organic food offers many benefits. There are some downsides to organic food. These include higher consumer price, lower quality standards, fewer options, and fewer choice.

There's nothing wrong with wanting more variety when it comes to groceries. We're conditioned to expect low-quality foods that taste bad. That's why you'll find most grocery stores stocked with identical prepackaged products.

Organic food is becoming more and more popular due to its superior nutrition and delicious taste. How can you convince people it is worth spending a little more?

You could also tell them organic food is more expensive. It doesn't change the fact that organic food tastes more delicious. They might be suspicious of your motives.

It is better to emphasize its positive aspects. Organic food is healthier and contains less pesticides, antibiotics, and it has higher nutritional content. Organic food is healthier for you and your environment because it doesn't contain synthetic fertilizers or herbicides.

Organic food is often avoided by people who think it's too expensive. But if they think about the health benefits, it may be worth spending a few bucks per week.

Organic food tastes better because it is produced according to strict guidelines. It tends also to retain more vitamins and minerals.

Organic food is also better for you because it's picked later. This makes it fresher and easier to digest.

Organic food is generally more affordable because the farmers grow it organically. This requires less labour as well as fertilizer.

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