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This might be the only recipe for banana bread you’ll ever need. It’s like classic banana bread, but sweetened with honey and some extra vanilla, this Honey Vanilla Banana Bread has just enough unique flavor to wow everyone, with no refined sugar. Keep scrolling for the recipe!
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No matter the time of day, time of year, wherever the location and however old you might be…there’s always something so comforting about baking a warm loaf of banana bread.
There are what seems to be a trillion fancy banana bread recipes out there these days (which I am very much in favor of, keep them coming!) so I wanted to keep this one on the more classic side. But, it still has a unique flavor as it’s sweetened naturally by bananas and honey – no refined sugar!
If you want a more dense, hearty banana bread – check out my (grain-free) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. But if you’re in the mood for a more classic, fluffy banana bread this is the recipe for you.
Honey Vanilla Banana Bread
A classic soft and fluffy banana bread recipe, sweetened with honey.
- Author: Gracie Gordon
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium or 2 large bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cuphoney
- 2eggs
- ¼ cupmilk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or paste
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- optional mix-ins or toppings: crushed nuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter glaze or frosting *
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a8½x4½ inch loaf pan
- In a large bowl whisk together butter and honey, then whisk in the eggs, mashed banana, milk & vanilla. Combine well
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until combined
- Pour the batter into loaf pan. Add any toppings you’d like. If topping with more banana, slice longways and place on top of batter, cut side up
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center
- Let cool in the loaf pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing
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Notes
* how to make peanut butter glaze and peanut butter cream cheese frosting is below
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I love how this banana bread turned out! It’s so light and fluffy – sweet but not too sweet.
You could easily add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, or keep it as a “blank canvas” for a nice smear of butter or peanut butter for breakfast.
What flour should I use?
I have not tried using any other flours, but whole wheat flour should work just fine. If gluten-free, a 1:1 gluten-free flour or oat flour would be your best option. Almond flour may work, however it may not hold together quite as well.
Do not attempt with coconut flour (as it has a very different absorbency).
Are there any substitutions for using butter?
Instead of butter you could use the same measurement of coconut oil, or your favorite dairy-free butter.
Can I make this banana bread without eggs?
I also have not tried using egg alternatives, but 2 “flax eggs” should work as well.
How to make a peanut butter cream cheese frosting:
Ingredients:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Place cream cheese, butter and peanut butter in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat until combined
- Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat until smooth and creamy
- Spread over cooled banana bread
How to make a peanut butter glaze:
In a bowl whisk together:
- 3 tablespoons melted creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Pour over cooled banana bread
As always, if you make this Honey Vanilla Banana Bread orany of my other recipes, be sure to leave a review, andtag me on Instagramso I can see how it turned out! xx
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