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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread Recipe Revealed!

A delicious and healthy Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread recipe that combines ripe bananas with whole wheat flour and a crunchy oat topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted coconut oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to the mixture, stirring until incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats and tablespoon of sugar together, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try mixing in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips or dried fruit like cranberries or raisins.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the brown sugar to 3/4 cup or add a bit more honey to taste.

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