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Banana Bread - this family recipe has been lightened up over the years into an amazing bread with a crunchy, sweet top! | @tasteLUVnourish
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Banana Bread

Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut palm sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or a light flavored olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 medium bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped and toasted (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line one loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar together. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the oil, yogurt and vanilla extract. Add the banana and mix well.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture, add the walnuts and mix with a spoon just until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan and if you'd like, I run a knife gently down the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a baking rack completely before storing.

Notes

I like to sprinkle that bit of turbinado sugar on top for a couple of reasons. Most banana bread recipes use 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Since I reduce the sugar in my recipe, I think the turbinado on the surface hits your tongue and kind of gives you that sweet crunch that satisfies your sweet tooth. Using the turbinado is optional, though. The bread is still delicious without it.