This Banana and Avocado Bread is Soft and Full of Flavor

This moist banana and avocado bread is naturally sweet, creamy, and healthy. Made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil. No added sugar or dairy!

banana avocado bread

Have you ever eyed those overripe bananas on your counter and thought, “What else can I do besides regular banana bread?” I’ve got good news, friends: this recipe is your answer.

Banana avocado bread is a soft, moist, and subtly rich twist on the classic, made even better with the creamy magic of ripe avocado.

avocado and banana bread with chocolate chips

Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like guac. What it does taste like is indulgent, nourishing, and surprisingly addictive.

Adding avocado gives this loaf an ultra-tender crumb and a little boost of healthy fats — perfect for breakfast, snacking, or turning into a dreamy dessert with a smear of cream cheese frosting.

Want to take it up a notch? Toss in a handful of chocolate chips for a decadent bite, or stir in chopped walnuts if you’re craving crunch. It’s endlessly customizable and always satisfying.

banana and avocado bread

Whether you’re baking for your family or just want something a little extra with your coffee, banana avocado bread delivers. It freezes like a dream, too.

So grab those browning bananas and a ripe avocado, and let’s bake something out of this world.

banana bread with avocado

Get the printable recipe below:

banana bread recipe with avocado

Banana Avocado Bread

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 2 banana(s) ripe, mashed
  • 1 avocado ripe, mashed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or sugar-free chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
    hand turning an oven on
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and avocado.
    Banana and avocado mashed together in a glass bowl
  • Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
    eggs, honey, and vanilla added to the mixture
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
    whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a glass bowl
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
    dry ingredients added to the wet bread mixture
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
    chocolate chips folded into the batter
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
    bread batter added to a pan lined with parchment
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    baked banana bread on the counter
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Nutritional value doesn’t include optional walnuts or chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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