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Moist Healthy Banana Bread

This light and healthy banana bread is made with ripe bananas, coconut sugar, and coconut flour for a naturally gluten-free, low-glycemic treat. It's moist, fluffy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon—simple to make and nourishing to enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ⅓ to ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup coconut flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf tin with greased baking paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Melt the butter and pour it into the mashed bananas.
  4. Stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon (if using), and coconut sugar.
  5. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl, then add to the banana mixture.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/moist-healthy-banana-bread/

Notes

  • Coconut flour absorbs liquid quickly—measure carefully and don’t swap it 1:1 with other flours.
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Adjust the coconut sugar to taste depending on how sweet your bananas are.