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Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread
Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread is really special. I had a hankering for a slice of my niece, Heather’s, delicious banana bread. But I wanted to see if I could make a healthier version of it. The honey and wheat flour give it a rich nutmeg color. I just tested it for doneness a few minutes ago and I can tell this is going to be a wonderful tasting bread.
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These are the changes I made: instead of sugar I substituted honey. Instead of cheap all purpose flour I used wheat berries that had been ground by a friend. I can’t remember if she sprouted them first or not. It resembles a pastry flour like a cake flour.
I also added whole wheat flour and ground flaxseeds. Instead of the chocolate chips I used fresh blueberries. I thought of using coconut oil instead of the butter. I went ahead and used butter and eggs according to the original recipe. Because the original recipe had self-rising flour, I added 1/2 tsp. each of Kosher salt, baking powder and baking soda.
If you are looking for a healthy, sugarless but deliciously, rich bread recipe, this is it! It is a very moist bread with a delightful crunch thanks to the pecans. I pity those who can’t eat nuts due to food allergies. The pecans really add so much texture and flavor to this bread. While not exactly “guilt-free” this bread comes really close. 🙂
When I first posted this recipe in August 2012, I had just begun my blog a couple of months beforehand. I had little knowledge of photography let alone blogging! My pictures were really of inferior quality, so I decided to remake this recipe last week (October 2014). I wanted to send some to friends who recently had a baby. I took some new pictures so you can more adequately see what this scrumptious bread looks like. I hope you’ll give it a try.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-Collage.jpg)
Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread turned out very moist, flavorful, and healthy to boot!
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8238.jpg)
I loved Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread even though I didn’t use any sugar. (I’m a sugar fantatic!) It was still plenty sweet from the honey and moist from the butter that’s placed on top after baking.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8300-683x1024.jpg)
This delicious sweet bread is marvelous for company or holiday breakfasts.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8311-540x360.jpg)
These loaves turn out wonderfully.
Here’s what I did.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3554-1-540x405.jpg)
I used these ingredients.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3555-1-540x405.jpg)
Place softened butter in a mixing bowl. Add mashed bananas, honey, eggs, baking powder and salt.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3556-1-540x405.jpg)
Put all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3557-1-540x405.jpg)
Add wheat flour, flax seeds, walnuts, blueberries and unbleached flour or home-ground soft white pastry wheat flour.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3558-1-540x405.jpg)
Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon to combine.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3560-1-540x405.jpg)
Grease and flour bread tins. Pour bread mixture into prepared pans.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_3615-1-450x600.jpg)
Bake at 350 until done. I think these took about an hour and 15 minutes in my oven. Yours may not take quite so long.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8211-540x360.jpg)
Allow bread to cool completely in pans before slicing down.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8200-683x1024.jpg)
Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread is a wonderful option for holiday breakfasts. Everyone loves it!
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8265.jpg)
Time for a slice…or two of Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread. This is a very moist bread.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8294-733x1024.jpg)
If you want a healthier option for Banana Bread, this recipe is terrific.
Here’s the recipe.
HEALTHY BLUEBERRY BANANA NUT BREAD
(My own concoction)
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8215-4-500x500.jpg)
Healthy Blueberry Banana-Nut Bread
Equipment
- 4 small miniature bread pans
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 bamboo skewer or knife to check bread for doneness
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup honey or granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large overripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups soft white wheat berries, ground into flour all purpose unbleached will do or a pastry flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped, but any kind will do (measure after chopping)
- 10 oz. fresh blueberries or 12-oz. frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Mix butter, honey, eggs, bananas, baking powder, salt, and baking soda with an electric mixer until well mixed.
- Stir in flour, wheat flour, flaxseeds, walnuts or pecans, and blueberries with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Pour into 4 miniature loaf pans that have been sprayed with Baker’s Joy cooking spray.
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a knife or bamboo skewer inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
- Each miniature loaf yields about 6 slices.
Notes
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
Nutrition
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 4 large overripe mashed bananas
- 2 cups soft white wheat berries, ground into flour (all purpose unbleached will do or a pastry flour)
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup Diamond chopped walnuts or pecans, but any kind will do
- 10-oz. fresh blueberries or 12-oz. frozen blueberries
- ½ tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- Mix butter, honey, eggs, bananas, baking powder, salt, and baking soda with an electric mixer until well mixed.
- Stir in flour, wheat flour, flaxseeds, walnuts or pecans, and blueberries with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Pour into 4 miniature loaf pans that have been sprayed with Baker’s Joy cooking spray.
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
- Each miniature loaf yields about 6 slices.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8328.jpg)
Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread is a great breakfast treat or snack.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8242-1-683x1024.jpg)
This bread is filled with blueberries, bananas and walnuts for wonderful flavor and crunch.
![Healthy Blueberry Banana Nut Bread | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this healthier version of #BananaBread uses #WholeWheatFlour, honey & #Flaxseeds. It's absolutely delicious. It's the perfect #recipe for a company or #holiday #breakfast. Everyone loves it! #bread #BlueberryBread #bananas #Healthy ##HealthyBlueberryBananaNutBread #pecans](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Healthy-Blueberry-Banana-Nut-Bread-IMG_8215-4-683x1024.jpg)
Obviously, if you were using sugar this would look great with a dusting of coarse sugar on top or powdered sugar. But since I am trying to stay away from sugar and sugar substitutes, it is what it is!
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Healthy Blueberry Banana-Nut Bread
Equipment
- 4 small miniature bread pans
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 bamboo skewer or knife to check bread for doneness
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup honey or granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large overripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups soft white wheat berries, ground into flour all purpose unbleached will do or a pastry flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped, but any kind will do (measure after chopping)
- 10 oz. fresh blueberries or 12-oz. frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Mix butter, honey, eggs, bananas, baking powder, salt, and baking soda with an electric mixer until well mixed.
- Stir in flour, wheat flour, flaxseeds, walnuts or pecans, and blueberries with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Pour into 4 miniature loaf pans that have been sprayed with Baker’s Joy cooking spray.
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a knife or bamboo skewer inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
- Each miniature loaf yields about 6 slices.
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Mimi Pownall
November 18, 2012 at 10:02 pm
I made this and left out the flaxseed. Just added a little more flower. I used frozen blueberries. It turned out great.
Teresa
November 19, 2012 at 6:55 pm
I’m glad. Sorry Ron can’t eat any of that hi-fiber stuff.
BTW, I will be putting out several cookie recipes this week without cream cheese and without chocolate!
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