Description
This Easy Banana Avocado Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas and creamy avocado for added nutrition and natural sweetness. Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, it’s a wholesome and satisfying treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas and avocado together. Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in the chopped walnuts or sugar-free chocolate chips if you choose to include them for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This helps maintain its shape and texture.
- Serve: Slice the bread and enjoy it as a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas and avocado for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make it vegan-friendly.
- Chopped walnuts add a nice crunch, but feel free to use sugar-free chocolate chips or omit altogether.
- This bread stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
