This healthy whole wheat Banana and Kiwi Bread recipe is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast idea. Tastes like a lightly sweetened cake in loaf form.
My banana bread combos know no bounds! I have added apple, hemp hearts, chocolate chips and now I have added kiwi in this weird sounding but actually really good Banana and Kiwi Bread. I would link some more of my other old recipes, but they have been written so long ago that the photos are actually painful to look at. The pictures are due for an update, and I hope to update them as soon as I stop making cakes, I promise.
But now, I’m taking a break from cake making to make this Banana and Kiwi Bread. I needed something that is NOT covered in layers of sugar to balance having to taste test all of my cake recipes that I am making for my wedding.
If you were curious what I am leaning towards now, I did a poll on my Instagram Story showing all of the cakes I have made so far. I posted the winner here, but that might change as we approach the date. John really wants me to make it with ganache drip, but I haven’t really figured out how to do that yet.
Okay, sorry. Tangent done. Back to your regular programming. I was talking about this Banana and Kiwi Bread, wasn’t I?
I could talk about this Banana and Kiwi Bread forever. But I promise, I will make it short.
The reason I made this bread this week was because I had a whole bunch of kiwis lying around that have started to go squishy and wrinkly. I’m not going to eat wrinkly fruit raw. I don’t trust it for some reason.
But then again, I hate wasting food. I try to do it as little as I can. So since no one was going to eat it in its wrinkly form, I knew I needed to bake with it. And since I also had bananas that were starting to go brown, I decided on a banana bread.
I am always making these “use up your fruit quick” recipes in the summer. I always forget that fruit gets riper faster in the summer with the heat of the house, so I continue to overload my cart with all of the fruit.
This Banana and Kiwi Bread recipe really hit the spot! It isn’t as sweet as your typical banana bread, which was perfect for me because I am so sick of all sweet foods. Cake baking can do that to you.
And it is so easy to make! The hardest part is waiting for it to cook in the oven. It makes the house smell amazing, and it makes the best nut free snacks that you can bring everywhere.
You can bet that this will be a staple in my kitchen when I return to school in September!
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Banana and Kiwi Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 4 medium ripe kiwis, mashed
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the coconut oil, sugar and honey. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in the kiwis and banana until fully incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients into to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Wow, can you really taste the kiwi? What is it like?
It is very subtle. But it has that interesting feel when you are eating it, because you have the kiwi seeds in there :p
I don’t typically like kiwis because of the texture, but I think I’ll have to try this. What a great recipe!!
Thanks Alicia! If anyone ever gives you kiwis I guess you can always try making this bread 😉
I have made a million banana bread’s but haven’t tried it with kiwi….. I am missing out this looks so good. Love it 😀
Right?? I thought I have tried all possible banana bread recipes too :p
This looks so good, and with added kiwi?! It didn’t even turn the slightest of green either! *gasp*
I know, right? I kinda wish it went a LITTLE green, but it was still really good 🙂
I never imaged using kiwis in this way…you are very adventuresome. I’ll give it a try when I see some kiwis on sale.
It is such a great way to use up ripe kiwis 🙂
Seriously, I would have never thought to put kiwi in an easy bread! That is brilliant. I’m imagining what it tastes like and now I have to make it to see if I’m right! Your bread looks delicious!
Yeah, I never thought of it either until I had a ripe kiwi that needed using 😉
Wow! I would never have thought to add kiwi to banana bread! What an awesome idea! Love this…looks super moist and delicious! 🙂
It is a surprisingly good combo!
What a great idea to use kiwi in this bake! I have never baked with kiwi before, and only after reading your delicious post, I have started wondering why have I been missing on this for so long?!? Can’t wait to try this!
Yes! Let me know if you give it a go!
I was just telling hubby that I have a craving for banana bread. This recipe sounds delicious. What a great way to use up bananas…and banana bread is ALWAYS a hit.
You really can’t go wrong with banana bread!
I don’t think I ever had kiwi banana bread! I am always up for trying new things, this sounds really good!
You must try it sometime then!! <3
What a delicious combination! I’ve never heard of such a thing before and it sounds delicious! I can only imagine the sweetness and moisture that the kiwis would bring – pinning for later!
Thanks for the pin Kylie!!
I’ve never used kiwis in a savory recipe before – this sounds so good! I like the cracks on top of the bread, it’s my favorite part of banana breads.
I know what you mean! I hope you give it a go 🙂
Oh wow, this banana bread looks so delicious. I love the addition of kiwi. I bet they added extra flavor and moisture to the loaf. I have all the ingredients at home. I’m making this for my family right now.
Nice! Let me know how it goes 🙂
I kind of love the banana kiwi combination! I love eating the fruits together, so it’s only logical that they work beautifully together in this bread, even though I would absolutely never have thought of it on my own!
Yes! I love making new combos for banana bread 🙂
I love the idea of kiwi in banana bread! I bet they make a perfect combination
It is such a unique combo 🙂
I have never thought of adding kiwi to banana bread! What a fabulous combination!!! I’m so trying this recipe!
It is one of my favourite things now 🙂
You have my heart with the addition of kiwi to this. I love kiwi and not many people are brave enough to bake with it. I can’t wait to make this.
I love kiwi too! It is my first time baking with it, but I love it!
HI,
THank you so much for the great recipe with lovely photos! Is the cup measurement is 240 ml? Also could you please give me the wheat flour 2 cups in grams? Also, my kiwis are not ripen, I can’t resist myself to try this recipe, so shall i use the unripen kiwis? Waiting for your reply….
You can try it with unripen kiwis, but it may not be as strong of a flavour.
My cup measurement is 250 ml. 2 cups of the whole wheat flour in grams would be around 312 grams.
Let me know if you give it a go!!
Sure. Thank you.
My kiwis got ripen after long wait(since it’s winter here). Tried this recipe with 2/3 cups of raw sugar for sweetness. I baked the batter in 2 small loaf pans, topped with walnuts. The bread came out well and was delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Next time, I wish to try this recipe without banana since it will help if the bananas are not in season. So thinking of adding one more egg and skip the baking powder. is there anything else I need to change while skipping the banana?
Yay! I am glad you enjoyed it!!
I would add something to replace the moistness the banana adds. Maybe applesauce if you have that on hand!
Thank you, will try it later
Wonder if regular flour could be used at the same measurement?
Yes that would work!
Hi, can I substitute honey and sugar with 2/3 cups of coconut sugar? Will it make the bread dry? Waiting for your reply, since baking for a birthday girl with dietry requirements.
Shoot, sorry for the late reply. It may make the cake a little bit more dry. If you don’t mind that, it would be fine. I would suggest maybe even adding some applesauce if you have some on hand.
What can I sib the honey for? I want to give it to my 7month old but under 1s arent allowed honey
You could use maple syrup!
So if I use “all purpose” flour do I still need the baking soda and baking powder.
I have five Kiwis from Hungry Harvest and ONE ripe banana on hand so this is perfect!!
Ooh good!
If you have all-purpose you do need the baking soda and baking powder.
Could this be used with gluten free flour and normal oil instead of coconut? Thanks
Yes it can! 🙂
I’m intrigued! This could be the ticket. I am regularly inundated with kiwis. They are just meh, to me. I would love to give this a try. Any thoughts on veganizing it? Would flax eggs be sufficient? TIA. Cheers, sadie
I have never tried it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!
I tried your recipe for the same reason–I had 4 kiwis that were going to go bad soon. I started looking for recipes for breads or muffins and came across the Banana and Kiwi Bread. I gave it a try since I had all the ingredients. I followed the recipe with just one change. I omitted the honey and added turbinado sugar. The bread came out amazing. It is delicious.
Thank you for sharing
Yay!! I am so happy you were able to save those kiwis from the garbage! So glad you liked this bread 🙂