Use up your overripe bananas to make this healthy banana bread. Sweetened only with fruit it makes a great snack for babies and kids. Even healthy recipes are packed full of honey or maple syrup meaning they still have a high sugar content and in my mind are still regarded as a dessert recipe. This version is only sweetened with fruit, there are a few dates to help with the sweetness, so I still consider this an occasional treat, but it is noticeably less sweet than most banana bread recipes, even the healthy ones. Fail-Proof Healthy Banana BreadThe great thing about banana bread is how easy it is to make. It is one of those recipes that doesn’t require any fancy ingredients and generally most households have all the ingredient to hand (and are actually looking for a way to use up brown bananas). Although an easy recipe to follow, there are still a few pitfalls that you’ll want to avoid. Below you will find my top tips to ensure you have perfect banana bread every time.
Get Creative with Add-InsBored with plain banana bread? Why not try some add-ins, some suggestions include:
Let your children decide what additions they wish to add. Let them get creative! Storage InstructionsAllow the bread to fully cool before slicing and storing.
Have you tried this recipe? I love receiving your feedback, please rate and leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @healthylittlefoodies Sign up for my free recipe newsletter to get new family friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing more kind-friendly inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves:10 Slices Hover over "serves" value to reveal recipe scaler
Babies: If making for a baby, I would personally skip/reduce the dates - babies don't need the added sweetness. Dates: I used fresh Medjool dates which blended easily. If your dates are dried then you should soak in boiling water for 10 mins before draining and blending. You can add more or less dates depending on how sweet you want your bread to be. No dates? You can just skip them (if you are not worried about sweetness) or replace the date and milk mixture with 1/2 cup of maple syrup. Flour: I used a white wholemeal flour. I can not guarantee what the results will be like with less processed wholemeal flour as I haven't tested. You can replace with plain (all purpose) flour or do a mixture of wholemeal and all purpose. Coconut Oil: You can replace with a different oil or melted butter. Additions: See above post for addition ideas. Get creative! Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition Facts Healthy Banana Bread Amount Per Serving Calories 210 Calories from Fat 81 % Daily Value* Fat 9g14% Saturated Fat 7g35% Cholesterol 34mg11% Sodium 130mg5% Potassium 271mg8% Carbohydrates 29g10% Fiber 4g16% Sugar 10g11% Protein 5g10% Vitamin A 98IU2% Vitamin C 2mg2% Calcium 42mg4% Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Course:Snack Cuisine:Western Keyword:Healthy Banana Bread This recipe was originally posted on September 14, 2014. It has been updated with new photos, baking tips and recipe information. The original recipe has also been adapted, taking into consideration reader feedback. If you are a returning visiting looking for the original recipe, you can email me for a copy. Amy Whiteford runs the blog Healthy Little Foodies. She is a mum to two, has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition. She uses her experience and knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more Reader InteractionsCan an 8 month old have banana?Bananas may be introduced as soon as a baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age.
How do you serve bananas for baby led weaning?How to prepare bananas for a 6-month-old. If you're following a baby-led weaning approach, big, grippable pieces are the name of the game at 6 months. Try cutting a banana in half and peeling halfway down so your baby can gum at it while using the peel to grasp the fruit.
Can I give bread to my one year old?The Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gives the go-ahead for starting a variety of solid foods from around 6 months old — and bread can be included from this age.
Can babies eat seeds in bread?The risk of choking:
It's best not to offer babies bread which contains large seeds (or even lots of scratchy seeds on the outside), especially when they are young and new to weaning. Hard seeds in foods such as bread COULD pose a choking risk for babies.
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