Low Sodium Banana Bars
Elevate snack time with these irresistibly moist and flavorful Low Sodium Banana Bars—perfect for anyone seeking a heart-healthy treat without sacrificing sweetness. Packed with ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and warm cinnamon spice, these bars offer a naturally sweet and satisfying bite. The recipe skips the salt and uses melted unsalted butter to keep sodium levels in check, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bars bake up golden and tender, making them ideal for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or guilt-free dessert. With a simple mix-and-bake process, this low sodium recipe is perfect for busy families and anyone looking for wholesome, healthier baking options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
Stir in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the unsweetened applesauce and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the banana bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the banana bars into 16 even squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.2 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1962 mg | 42% | |
*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.
