A delightful twist on the classic banana bread, sweetened naturally with honey and made with wholesome whole wheat flour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Ensure the oven is fully preheated to achieve even baking.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Use a fork or potato masher for quick mashing.
Add the melted butter, honey, eggs, and milk to the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined.
Ensure the butter is slightly cooled to prevent cooking the eggs.
In another bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
Sift the dry ingredients for a smoother batter.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
Reserve a few walnuts to sprinkle on top for decoration.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the bread at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a rack prevents the bottom from becoming soggy.
Slice and serve your delicious honey whole wheat banana bread.
Pair with a dollop of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.