Healthy Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Banana Bread, a treat that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just over 100 calories per slice, it’s a guilt-free option for banana lovers. The secret to its moist texture lies in the use of ripe bananas, while the absence of oil keeps it light. Enjoy it plain or elevate your experience by topping it with nut butter, fresh fruits, or a drizzle of honey. Perfect for meal prep, this banana bread makes healthy snacking effortless throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (about 1 1/3 cups mashed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or applesauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas and mix in egg, vanilla extract, sugars, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; then fold into the banana mixture.
- Gently incorporate melted butter or applesauce until well blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
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