The Easiest & Most Rustic Loaf of Banana Bread (100% Whole Wheat)

We go through a lot of bananas around here. On those rare occasions when we do have a few overripe bananas left, we’re more than happy to turn them into a delicious loaf of banana bread! One of my favorites is this recipe for a healthy banana bread.

I’ve tested countless banana bread recipes over the years—some turned out great, others not so much—and I’ve done plenty of experimenting along the way. But this version? It’s easily the most rustic and delicious loaf I’ve ever made. Soft, moist, and just the right amount of sweet, it slices beautifully without falling apart. Best of all, it’s made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and creamed honey, making it a healthier option you can feel good about enjoying any time of day.

I’m a simple kind of baker, I don’t need a lot of fuss or rules to follow.

I’m not a “weigh the ingredients” kind of lady.

(If you are, more power to you!)

This recipe is so easy because all you have to do is:

1. Dump ingredients
2. Mix ingredients
3. Pour ingredients
4. Bake.

And it’s Done!

No special scooping, no “dry first wet next” no “magic words”.

Just bananas in bread form.

That makes it a great recipe for the kids to help with!

One thing I love about this recipe is how easy it is to personalize.

You can add nuts, coconut flakes, raisins, sprinkle oats on top, or whatever else you can dream of.

Pecans are a personal favorite.

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Here’s something I like to do to make it easier for you to get the bread out of the pan:

Line the pan with a little piece of tinfoil or parchment paper, and when it’s done baking it just pulls right out!

I don’t even butter or oil it, and it peels off the bread just fine, but you can if you want to.

Here’s all you’ll need to make this loaf:

• 4 large bananas that are very ripe + 1 banana to slice on top (optional)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 scant tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1/4 cup raw creamed honey, melted or softened enough to mix
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

This recipe was inspired by the great recipe by King Arthur flour, although I have made so many personalizations to it that I feel it has become my own.

I refer to their recipes often!

The special touch I like to add is the sliced banana on top. It looks so nice and adds a little extra texture and flavor to each slice.

I slice them about 1/4 inch thick or less, and pick them up with the knife tip and line them up on top.

They dont have to be perfect!

After it bakes those slices look really good in pictures!

This one is a favorite for all ages in our family. I think it will be for you, too!