Best Tahini Banana Bread
This banana bread is incredibly soft and moist, with a deep, nutty richness from tahini instead of butter. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey (or maple syrup), it’s wholesome yet indulgent, making it perfect for festive occasions or healthy snacking.
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 45–50 minutes
Total: ~1 hour
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup tahini
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
¼ cup olive oil or neutral oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
1¾ cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
1 tbsp sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line or grease a loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, tahini, honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gently fold until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 4: Add Extras
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (optional).
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips for PERFECT Tahini Banana Bread
Use very ripe bananas — brown spots = more sweetness.
Stir tahini well before measuring (oil separates).
This bread tastes even better the next day.
Serve with a drizzle of honey or a spread of yogurt for Christmas brunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make it vegan?
Yes — replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water).
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Absolutely — slice and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 220
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 3g