Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread

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This Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread is extremely simple and all mixed together in one bowl. It’s a healthier version of the classic banana bread and packed with delicious cinnamon raisin flavor. I hope you enjoy!

Make This Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread

I always start by gathering all of the ingredients needed in a recipe and weighing and measuring everything before I start to cook or bake. This part is really important and key in keeping everything organized.

You can find the full printable version of this recipe at the bottom of this post.

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

1. Bananas
2. Eggs
3. Oil of choice (olive, avocado, vegetable, coconut)
4. Maple syrup (or honey)
5. Vanilla extract
6. Whole wheat flour
7. Baking soda
8. Ground cinnamon
9. Fine salt
10.  Raisins

You start by preheating the oven to 175C / 350F and greasing a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas and then stir in the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined.

Add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until just combined.

Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared greased loaf pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Take out of the oven and let cool down in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Store This Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread

This bread will keep fresh at room temperature in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 5 days. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

You can also freeze banana bread! Simply slice it and then just place the slices in freezer bags. That way you can defrost individual slices by letting them sit at room temperature OR toasting them.

If freezing the whole bread: Place it in an airtight container or freezer bag and defrost overnight at room temperature before serving.

Notes & Substitutions

Oil: In this recipe you can use any oil of choice including olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil or melted coconut oil.

Maple Syrup: I use maple syrup as a natural sweetener in this recipe but honey also works great.

Instead of maple syrup or honey you can also use granulated sugar, brown sugar, raw cane sugar or coconut sugar.

Whole Wheat Flour: You can use all purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour, or a combination of the two. I have not tested this recipe with almond flour or coconut flour.

Avoid Bread Getting Too Dark: If the bread starts to get too dark, I like to put aluminum foil over the top of it for the last 20-25 minutes of the baking time.

Add Ins: You can add your favorite add ins to this bread such as: nuts, seeds, dried fruit, spices or other delicious ingredients.

Other Recipes You Might Like

Easy Healthy Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Nutella Banana Bread

Easy Healthy Seed Bread

I hope you enjoy this healthy cinnamon raisin banana bread as much as I do. And if you make it be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! I’d also love to hear from you on Instagram and see pictures of what you make. So if you do, don’t forget to tag @alaingablog

 Items Used In This Recipe

Classic Loaf Pan

 Products I Recommend

Lodge 10″ Cast Iron Skillet

OXO Measuring Cups

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set

OXO Balloon Whisk

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