This is a delicious Healthy Kiwi Banana Bread Recipe packed with health benefits! Omega-3 fatty acids make this tasty banana bread good for the heart and brain. Plus, they help minimize wrinkles!
Healthy Kiwi Banana Bread Recipe
I took a little break last week to meet friends and family for a relaxing vacation in Washington. We rented a house in Port Orchard right by the water (paradise) where we kayaked, played pickle ball, drank plenty of wine and ate like kings and queens. This vacation was greatly needed after almost 15 months of hard work, barely taking weekends off to recharge my tired brains. Summer came and went with me spending most if in front of a computer screen. I was in dire need of nature, laughter, some outdoor grilling, libations and late mornings in bed. I looked at my computer a total of three times for no longer than a few minutes at a time. I was on VA-CA-TION mode and loved every minute of it!
And though I was technically on a break from work, I couldn’t resist cooking a few easy, tasty dishes like a detox salad, a watermelon, strawberry and tomatillo salad, and this simple and healthy banana bread recipe.
Don’t expect the same level of sweetness as you would get with a traditional banana bread; this is after all a healthy version of what most of us consider dessert! This healthy banana bread recipe is more like breakfast – sweet enough to satisfy a sugar craving but also really satisfying in terms of texture (tender with a soft crunch from the walnuts) and feel good ingredients.
There’s enough omega-3 fatty acids packed into this loaf of banana bread to turn anyone into a superhuman!
The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (a type of polyunsaturated fat) are pretty outstanding: they can improve cholesterol, lower the risk of coronary heart diseases, help people suffering from some type of heart disease live longer, improve depression, alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Omega-3 fatty acids gives the skin a youthful glow and fight disorders such as psoriasis and eczema. They also strengthen hair and nails and minimize wrinkles.
All these benefits are wrapped in a yummy and moist baked loaf of healthy banana bread. Every bite delivers awesome flavors and a nutritious boost. If this doesn’t make you want to run to the kitchen and start baking, I don’t know what will!
What is also nice about this healthy banana bread recipe is the fact that only three steps are needed to make it. A little chopping, blending and stirring is required before throwing the loaf in the oven. Then all that’s left to do is watch the mixture rise and turn golden brown in 40 minutes – Easy!
Serve it for breakfast along with a coffee and banana smoothie or with a Thai iced tea for a mid afternoon snack. Or if you’d rather serve this healthy banana bread recipe for dessert, top each slice with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate frozen yogurt (or make it yourself with a frozen yogurt maker) to keep it wholesome, but with a touch of decadence.
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Healthy Kiwi Banana Bread Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious healthy banana bread recipe packed with health benefits! Omega 3 ingredients makes this banana bread good for the heart & helps fight wrinkles!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium bananas (ripe)
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (60-70% cacao)
- 1 kiwi (chopped bite size)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a blender or food processor, add maple syrup and slowly add coconut oil to the mixture until it has emulsified and looks thicker. Add eggs and bananas and blend for 10 seconds. Set aside.
- In large bowl, add whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed and baking soda and mix well using a whisk or a spoon.
- Add banana mixture to the bowl along with kiwi, chocolate and walnuts. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into a loaf pan greased with a little butter or coconut oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Notes
This Healthy Banana Bread Recipe is:
Very low in sodium
High in Omega-3 fatty acids
High in manganese
Very high in vitamin B6
This healthy banana bread recipe will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe adapted from Pop Sugar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 20.6 g
- Sodium: 93.8 mg
- Fat: 18.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.1 g
- Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31.3 mg
