How to Make Lower Fat Banana Bread II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana bread is a classic comfort food that is loved by many. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat with a cup of coffee or as a sweet snack in the afternoon, it's a versatile and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. However, traditional banana bread recipes are often loaded with sugar and fat, making it a less-than-healthy option for those trying to watch their waistline. That's where this recipe for Lower Fat Banana Bread II comes in!

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ⅓ cup nonfat milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a bread pan with non-stick cooking spray, and lightly dust with flour.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in bananas, applesauce, milk, oil and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture, mixing just until blended. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated pan until golden and a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Turn bread out onto a wire rack and let cool.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 132mg