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Easy One-Bowl Honey Wheat Banana Bread Recipe No Mixer Needed

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A quick and easy one-bowl banana bread made with whole wheat flour and honey for natural sweetness, perfect for breakfast or a snack without the need for a mixer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (113g) honey
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Stir in the honey, eggs, melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until combined.
  4. In a separate small bowl or directly over the wet ingredients, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold everything together just until no more streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, fold in optional add-ins such as ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup chocolate chips, or 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Let bread cool before slicing for best texture. Optional add-ins include nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, see recipe variations.

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