Description
This Avocado and Banana Bread is a healthier twist on the classic banana bread recipe! Made with ripe avocados and bananas, this bread is moist, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. Avocados replace butter, adding heart-healthy fats and a creamy texture, while bananas provide natural sweetness and fiber. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert, this loaf is easy to customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon. Plus, it can be made gluten-free, vegan, or paleo-friendly with simple ingredient swaps. Try this wholesome and delicious avocado banana bread today! 🍞🥑🍌✨
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas 🍌 (mashed)
- 1 ripe avocado 🥑 (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾 (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup 🍯 (or 3/4 cup brown sugar)
- 2 eggs 🥚 (or flax eggs for a vegan version)
- 1/3 cup milk 🥛 (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ⚗️
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 🍂 (optional)
- Optional Mix-ins: Chocolate chips 🍫, nuts 🌰, or shredded coconut 🥥
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash bananas and avocado until smooth.
- Stir in eggs, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix!
- Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins if using.
5️⃣ Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy! 🍞🥑🍌✨
Notes
Notes:
- Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft and fluffy.
- Cover with foil if browning too fast.
- Store at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~32g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~35mg