Banana Bread (lighter )

Health score
2%
Banana Bread (lighter )
150 min.
24
160kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthier twist on a classic favorite? Look no further than this lighter banana bread recipe! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a delightful dessert, this banana bread is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the added moisture from unsweetened applesauce, you can indulge without the guilt.

This recipe yields 24 servings, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends or for meal prepping throughout the week. Each slice contains just 160 calories, allowing you to enjoy a tasty treat while keeping your health goals in check. The combination of fat-free egg product and buttermilk ensures a moist and tender crumb, while the optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this banana bread is simple to whip up. The aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your home, inviting everyone to gather around for a slice. So grab your ripe bananas and get ready to create a scrumptious loaf that everyone will love. Your mornings will never be the same once you try this lighter banana bread!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.3 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup eggs fat-free
  • 1.5 cups banana very ripe mashed (3 to 4 medium)
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup nuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  3. Mix sugar, applesauce and margarine in large bowl. Stir in egg product until well blended.
  4. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein8.07%
Fat32%
Carbs59.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.86
Glycemic Load
15.86
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.1682608331675%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.59mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.37kcal
8.02%
Fat:5.83g
8.97%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.83%
Carbohydrates:24.58g
8.19%
Net Carbohydrates:23.42g
8.52%
Sugar:12.1g
13.44%
Cholesterol:19.38mg
6.46%
Sodium:178.48mg
7.76%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:3.31g
6.62%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.68%
Selenium:6.32µg
9.03%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.16%
Folate:31.43µg
7.86%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.98%
Phosphorus:57.18mg
5.72%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.62%
Copper:0.11mg
5.47%
Iron:0.95mg
5.29%
Magnesium:20.17mg
5.04%
Fiber:1.16g
4.65%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.46%
Potassium:100.4mg
2.87%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
Vitamin A:127.81IU
2.56%
Calcium:16.2mg
1.62%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.17%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Vitamin C:0.87mg
1.05%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.01%