Low Calorie Banana Bread
Light, moist, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Low Calorie Banana Bread is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness, this recipe skips the butter and oil in favor of heart-healthy unsweetened applesauce. Subtly spiced with cinnamon and naturally sweetened, it’s a healthier take on the classic comfort food. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy days and makes 10 perfectly portioned slices. Whether you enjoy it on its own, warm with a dollop of nut butter, or paired with your morning coffee, this wholesome treat is guaranteed to hit the spot without piling on the calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1.25 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the egg, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup) to the mashed bananas. Whisk until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your low calorie banana bread! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2198 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
