Matcha banana bread is an easy bread you can make for brunch. And this one is a mixed batter (and not a proofing bread dough) before it’s in the oven, so you’ll save hours! Think of it like a quick pancake batter.
…And you can make this simple, where all you need is a pancake mix and a banana.
…Oh, and then add a little milk and/or yogurt for moistness. You can also make your own easy banana bread mix with flour (gluten and gluten-free), baking powder, and choice of sweetness (such as maple syrup or honey that are good for breakfast and lower sugar than sugar).
You can also get your healthy ingredient adds in like matcha tea in banana bread. Matcha is a healthy anti-inflammatory green tea, good for calming that also supports weight loss. 🍵
…Where less sugar is also going to support those efforts.
I also added in healthy gluten-free buckwheat flour to the mix, that’s high in protein and fiber… and good in healthier pancakes and a recipe like this.
You can hide the healthy ingredients after you combine the ingredients. But I left a small trail of spring green matcha on the top of the batter, so you can see it’s there. The color will also blend in more after baked. 🌱
Only the banana bread will stand out in the end.
And that’s a good way to hide healthy ingredients for those who are picky eaters!
…But that you’ll feel better about it in there and anyone you’re sharing with!
The best part is: you can make healthier breakfast sweets like this matcha banana bread without compromising any tastes.
You can also make other delicious low-sugar bakes or low-fat healthy desserts that are better for your healthy eating brunch meals and breakfast missions.
Matcha Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix (or all purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 banana, sliced vertically in half
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour batter into baking vessel and bake at 325°F for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.