Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Bread Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil1/2 cup maple syrup2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)1/4 cup milk of your choice or water1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup of favorite nuts *optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degree F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan2. In a large bowl, whisk oil and maple syrup together. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk the mashed bananas and milk.3. Add baking soda, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and blend well. Lastly, stir in the flour just until combined. Fold in nuts if using4. Pour the batter into the greased pan. Place in the center rack and bake for 55-60 minutes, and check with the inserted toothpick into the center to come out clean.5. Rest in pan for 5-10 minutes to cool down enough to be handled. Run a thin spatula around the side of the pan and carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cook completely