National Banana Bread Day

National Banana Bread Day occurs each year on February 23rd. Banana Bread has some amazing health benefits that many do not know about. 

The potassium found in banana bread is great for normalizing blood pressure and regulating heart function. 

Bananas are also one of the best foods to help with digestion. The carbohydrates present in bananas can easily be broken down to aid in digestion. They also contain probiotics that promote the growth of good bacteria, and help the digestive tract. 

This recipe for Banana Bread is both healthy and delicious. Try it out today to celebrate this holiday, and let us know what you think! 

Healthy Banana Bread

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup milk or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or raisins

Directions: 

The directions for this banana bread are quite simple! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, and grease a loaf pan. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, in a medium bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, honey, milk, and vanilla, for two minutes. Stir in the mashed bananas, the flour mixture, and the dark chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, sprinkle the top with cinnamon, and bake for about 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.

Recipe By: Gimmie Delicious 

It is that easy! Enjoy, and Happy National Banana Bread Day. Let us know if you try this recipe out, and what you think.