Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread

The Best Banana Bread Recipe: A Cozy and Nourishing Treat

Banana bread is a timeless classic—moist, and comforting, and what makes this one special is that its a Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread recipe. Whether you’re enjoying a nice warm slice with a morning latte or as an afternoon treat, this recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients that make it both delicious and nutritious.

Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread: A Nourishing Treat for Your Cycle

If you’re looking for a cozy, nutrient-dense snack to support your body before your period, this Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread is just what you need. Packed with ingredients that naturally help stabilize hormones, reduce PMS symptoms, and boost energy, this bread is a must-have in the week leading up to your cycle.

Why This Banana Bread is Perfect for Your Hormones

The week before your period, your body undergoes hormonal shifts that can lead to fatigue, mood swings, bloating, and cravings. I am forever looking for ways to make that time of the month a little easier to deal with. In my research, I have learned that nourishing your body with hormone-supportive foods that are rich in magnesium, fiber, and healthy fats, is the best way to feel good. Let’s break down why this banana bread is a cycle-friendly powerhouse:

• Bananas – A great source of vitamin B6, which helps regulate mood and reduce bloating.
• Apple Sauce – Provides natural sweetness and fiber, keeping blood sugar stable.
• Sunflower Seeds & Walnuts – Rich in magnesium and zinc, which support progesterone production and help ease cramps.
• Dark Chocolate Chips – High in magnesium, which relaxes muscles and supports overall mood balance.
• Sliced Almonds (for topping) – Packed with omega-3s and healthy fats that reduce inflammation and support brain function.

Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread: What You’ll Need

This hormone-balancing banana bread is naturally sweetened, gluten-free optional, and bursting with essential nutrients to help you feel your best.

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• apple sauce
• non-dairy milk – I used soy
• maple syrup
• vanilla

Dry Ingredients:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• salt
• walnuts, chopped
• sunflower seeds, chopped
• dark chocolate chips

Step-By-Step Guide

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Next, add the remaining wet ingredients: apple sauce, non-dairy milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together.
4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
5. Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips..
6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle sliced almonds, chocolate chips, crushed walnuts and sunflower seeds on top.
7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the banana bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Fun Fact:

Did you know that sunflower seeds can turn green when baked? This is because sunflower seeds are made with chlorophyll, an acid, that reacts with the alkaline baking soda and baking powder when baked.  

How to Enjoy Your Banana Bread Slices

• Breakfast Boost: Pair a slice with almond butter for extra protein. Or, try adding a scoop of non-dairy yogurt and some fresh fruit on it.
• Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Enjoy with a cup of raspberry leaf herbal tea for a soothing break. Raspberry leaf tea is also great for menstrual support.
• Sweet Treat: Warm it up and drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate or add a dollop of vanilla icecream.

Final Thoughts

Banana Bread is always a good idea, but its a particularly amazing idea right before you start your period. Your body deserves nourishment, especially during hormonal shifts. This banana bread isn’t just a delicious snack—it’s a way to support your body with whole, plant-based ingredients that work with your cycle. Bake a loaf, enjoy it throughout the week, and feel the difference in your energy, mood, and cravings.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for this delicious and nourishing, Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread! If you make it, please leave a comment below (it helps others to find the recipe). As always, please feel free to share your creations with me! Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Pinterest so that I can see your yummy dishes!

Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread

This Hormone-Balancing Banana Bread is the perfect nourishing treat for your cycle. Made with wholesome ingredients like bananas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips, it helps support hormone health, ease PMS symptoms, and satisfy cravings naturally. Lightly sweetened with apple sauce and maple syrup, this moist and nutrient-packed loaf is a comforting snack any time of day.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Ingredients

  

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 Ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup Apple sauce
• 2/3 cup Non-dairy milk – I used soy
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Walnuts chopped, plus more to sprinkle
• 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds chopped, plus more to sprinkle
• 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Next, add the remaining wet ingredients: apple sauce, non-dairy milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together.
• Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
• Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips..
• Pour batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle sliced almonds, chocolate chips, crushed walnuts and sunflower seeds on top.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the banana bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Fun fact: did you know that sunflower seeds can turn green when baked? This is because sunflower seeds are made with chlorophyll, an acid, that reacts with the alkaline baking soda and baking powder when baked.  

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