How to Make Whole Grain Healthy Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana bread is a beloved treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages, and for good reason. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. However, traditional banana bread recipes can be loaded with sugar and refined flour, making them a less than healthy option for breakfast or snack time. This is why I have created a wholesome and nutritious version of this classic treat – whole grain healthy banana bread.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
  • ¾ cup flax seed meal
  • 5 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¼ cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons egg whites
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 396mg