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Home | Recipes | Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Published on September 17, 2020 by Stephanie Kay

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Made with 100% whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and sweetened with brown sugar, this whole wheat banana bread tastes just like classic banana bread but with more fibre and less sugar.

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love banana bread? Moist and fluffy, it makes a great family-friendly snack or dessert. This whole wheat banana bread is essentially a classic banana bread but made with whole wheat flour and slightly less sugar to make it higher in fibre and lower in sugar. The good news is, this healthy banana bread recipe still satisfies a sweet tooth, just in a slightly healthier way.

Whole wheat flour is the whole grain version of wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is a made by grinding the whole grain, bran, germ and endosperm intact, as opposed to only grinding the endosperm, as in the case of regular all-purpose wheat flour.  Because whole wheat flour is made using the bran and germ, it contains slightly more fibre, protein and minerals than regular flour.

How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Making this recipe is as easy as making regular banana bread, you just need to use whole wheat flour! Here’s how to do it:

  • Mash the bananas,
  • Combine the dry ingredients,
  • Combine the bananas with the wet ingredients,
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients,
  • Mix it all together,
  • Transfer the batter to a loaf pan,
  • Bake it in the oven,
  • Allow to cool, slice and that’s it!

Once sliced, this banana bread can be eaten immediately, stored in an airtight container or frozen for up to 3 months. I love making a loaf ahead of time, slicing it and storing it in the freezer for a quick and easy snack. Simply reheat it in the microwave or oven for a tasty afternoon treat.

Banana Bread with Whole Wheat Flour

Although I opted to include walnuts in my recipe, you could omit them completely or swap them for chocolate chips if you prefer. Regardless of which option you choose, the key to a loaf of really good banana bread is really ripe bananas, so be sure to wait until they are nice and brown before whipping up this banana bread with whole wheat flour.

More Healthy Bread Recipes:

  • Strawberry Banana Bread
  • Lemon Blueberry Bread
  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Gingerbread Loaf
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Banana Bread with Whole Wheat Flour

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Author: Stephanie Kay

Made with 100% whole wheat flour, this healthy banana bread recipe taste just like classic banana bread but with more fibre and less sugar.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups mashed banana, very ripe (4-5 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, and stir to combine.
  3. In a small bowl, add the ripe bananas. Using the back of a fork, mash them until they are well combined, set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, add the sugar and melted butter and whisk together until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk again until well combined. Add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient and stir until well incorporated. Gently fold in the walnuts, stirring with a spatula, until evenly mixed into the batter. (If your bananas are not ripe enough you may have to add an extra splash of milk if your batter is too thick.)
  6. Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan and transfer to the oven for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, remove banana bread from the oven and allow the loaf to cool completely in the loaf pan. Once cooled, remove from the pan and slice into 10 even slices.
  8. This banana bread can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 268 calories
  • Sugar: 21 grams
  • Fat: 10 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 45 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 4 grams

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    1. Tina says

      May 2, 2023 at 4:01 pm

      I make this all the time. Took it to my sister’s for Easter breakfast and it was a huge hit. Everyone loves it. Makes a good start to breakfast with Greek yogurt or as a snack with a piece of cheese

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      • Stephanie Kay says

        May 3, 2023 at 4:17 pm

        Ohhh, love the pairing with cheese or yogurt!

        Reply
        • john says

          October 10, 2023 at 2:53 pm

          how many oz or grams are considered for a large slice ?

          Reply
          • Stephanie Kay says

            October 11, 2023 at 4:18 pm

            It can vary depending on the bake, you’d need to weight your own loaf and calculate it accordingly.

            Reply
    2. Erica says

      June 15, 2025 at 6:02 pm

      This is the best banana bread I have ever baked or eaten! I usually sub regular flour for the whole wheat flour since I don’t usually have that on hand. Highly recommend!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        June 16, 2025 at 8:06 am

        Wow! I’m so happy to hear that, thanks for sharing, Erica.

        Reply
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