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Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is moist, naturally sweetened with honey, and infused with the warm aroma of vanilla. A healthier twist on the classic, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert — simple, wholesome, and irresistibly good.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5-inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with dark spots. You can add walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.