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Skinny Banana Bread

This skinny banana bread is low in fat and is a winning recipe I've made many times. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or hot tea!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 slices
Calories 185kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of the two
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use canola)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9 by 5 loaf pan by lightly spraying with nonstick spray, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk in eggs until combined. Using a large spoon, stir in banana. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just combined. Evenly pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer bread in pan to a wire rack and let cool 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges of bread to loosen from pan. Invert onto rack and turn bread topside up. Let stand until cooled completely (if you can wait that long). Cut into slices.

Notes

  • This freezes well. I almost always double the recipe and wrap one loaf in foil, then put in a freezer zip-top bag and freeze.
  • Bread in images is made with 100% whole wheat flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g