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Wholesome One-Bowl Banana Bread (Easy No-Mixer Recipe)

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This easy one-bowl banana bread uses whole wheat pastry flour and maple syrup for a wholesome, tender loaf that comes together in minutes with no mixer required. A simple mixing method ensures a moist, perfectly domed bread every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Position the rack in the center of the oven. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. Alternatively, grease the pan well with butter or oil.
  2. Mash the bananas directly in a large mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps. You should have about 1 ½ cups.
  3. Add the melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir with a fork until well combined and smooth.
  4. Sprinkle the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the wet mixture. Do not stir yet.
  5. Using a rubber spatula or fork, fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Stop as soon as no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  6. If using, gently fold in any add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut) with a few turns.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Cool the pan on a wire rack for exactly 10 minutes. Then lift the bread out using the parchment overhang and transfer to the rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve once completely cool. For warm slices, reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Notes

Use overripe bananas (spotty brown or black) for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Measure flour correctly by fluffing, spooning, and leveling, or use a kitchen scale (210g whole wheat pastry flour). Check baking soda freshness by testing with vinegar. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Bread tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

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