The Best Honey Banana Bread- Naturally Sweetened with SlowGold Honey

The BEST Banana Bread Recipe Made With Honey!

You'll never go back to regular banana bread after tasting this naturally sweetened, ultra-moist Honey Banana Bread!

Our version is refined sugar-free and instead gets its luscious sweetness from ripe bananas and, of course, SlowGold Raw Local Honey. The honey adds a deep, rich flavor that cane sugar simply can't match, plus it helps create a tender crumb that stays moist for days. Read more here about how honey compares to other sweeteners!

This banana bread is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas you’ve stashed in the freezer, and it’s so easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like walnuts, pecans, or even dark chocolate chips. Whether you're serving it warm with a pat of our Homemade Bourbon Honey Butter or just drizzling a little extra SlowGold Honey on top, each bite is pure comfort.

Why Use SlowGold Honey for this Honey Banana Bread Recipe?

When a recipe is simple, the quality of your ingredients truly shines, and SlowGold Raw Local Honey is the standout star here.

Unlike mass-produced honeys, SlowGold's raw honey is not processed in order to preserve its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and floral richness. That complexity of flavor gives this banana bread its signature taste: sweet, slightly floral, and beautifully balanced.

SlowGold Honey doesn't just sweeten… it elevates.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)

• ⅓ cup salted European-style butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)

• ½ cup SlowGold Raw Local Honey

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup heavy cream (for extra moisture)

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Notes:

• If using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon salt to your dry ingredients

• Use ripe or frozen bananas: Brown bananas are key for maximum sweetness and moisture

• Heavy cream > milk: Using heavy cream makes the bread ultra-tender and rich

• Don’t rush the cooling: Letting the bread rest ensures it slices cleanly without crumbling

Optional Add-Ins:

• Chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch

• Dark chocolate chips for extra richness

How to Make The Best Honey Banana Bread:

1. Prep your oven and pan. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.

2. Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and SlowGold Honey. Add in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and eggs, whisking until smooth.

3. Mash the bananas. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas (you’ll need about 1½ cups). Stir them into the wet mixture.

4. Combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda (and salt if using unsalted butter).

5. Fold everything together. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.

6. Pour and bake. Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (ours was perfect at 55 minutes).

7. Cool and serve. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

8. Top and enjoy! Serve slices topped with butter, Homemade Bourbon Honey Butter, or a drizzle of SlowGold Honey. A sprinkle of flaky salt adds a perfect crunch.

This Honey Banana Bread is proof that using simple, high-quality ingredients makes all the difference. Thanks to our SlowGold Raw Local Honey, each slice is bursting with flavor, naturally sweet, and perfectly moist without any refined sugar. Whether you enjoy it as a cozy weekend bake or gift a loaf to a friend, this banana bread is pure golden goodness.

Don't forget to drizzle a little extra SlowGold Honey on top for the ultimate treat!

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