Go Back
+ servings
Whole wheat rhubarb banana bread is made healthier with no refined sugar, butter or oil, but so soft and tender that you’d never be able to tell! The rhubarb adds a nice tart flavor, while the banana balances out the tart with a lovely sweetness.

Rhubarb Banana Bread

Print Recipe
You will never miss the oil or refined sugar in this delicious whole wheat bread recipe. The rhubarb adds a nice tart flavor; while the banana balances out the tart with a lovely sweetness.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 slices
Calories 113
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour spelt flour would probably work great too
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon all spice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana, about 2 medium bananas
  • 1/3 cup honey I use raw local honey (brown sugar or maple syrup would probably work well too)
  • 1 cup finely chopped rhubarb about 1 large stalk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare an 8x4" loaf pan* with a natural cooking spray.
  • Whisk all dry ingredients, flour through all spice, in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • *Use a stand or hand-held mixer to beat eggs on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
  • Mix in vanilla, banana and honey until combined.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Gently fold in rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until loaf is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen sides with a knife and remove from pan.

Notes

  • An 8x4" loaf pan is slightly smaller than the typical 9x5" loaf pan.
  • Alternatively, this recipe could be used to make muffins. I'm not sure how many it would make and cook time should be shortened to about 20-25 minutes.
  • Alternatively, you can beat and mix by hand. However, I find it easier to use my stand mixer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg