Low Fat Banana Bars
Indulge guilt-free with these delightful Low Fat Banana Bars, a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or snacking! Crafted with ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and non-fat Greek yogurt, these bars pack moist texture and natural sweetness without compromising on health. Made with whole wheat flour and subtly spiced with ground cinnamon, they boast a hearty flavor that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or post-workout tea. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy schedules. With no butter or oil in sight, these banana bars offer a low-fat alternative to indulgent baked goods, making them perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts and anyone craving a lighter, homemade treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1.25 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg white to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the non-fat Greek yogurt into the batter until it is evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Cut the cooled bars into 12 equal pieces and serve as a healthy snack or breakfast option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.4 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*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.
