Whole-Grain Banana Bread

Health score
3%
Whole-Grain Banana Bread
155 min.
24
109kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and wholesome way to start your day? Look no further than this delightful Whole-Grain Banana Bread! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a sweet dessert, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the hearty goodness of whole grains, making it a nutritious choice for the whole family.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this moist and flavorful bread that is sure to impress. The use of Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt adds a creamy texture while keeping the calories in check, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Plus, the addition of Whole Grain Total® cereal not only enhances the bread's texture but also boosts its fiber content, ensuring you stay satisfied longer.

Whether you enjoy it plain, slathered with a bit of margarine, or topped with your favorite nut butter, this banana bread is versatile enough to suit any palate. It’s also a fantastic way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana bread. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter softened
  •  egg whites 
  • 1.5 cups banana ripe mashed (3 to 4 medium)
  • 0.7 cup yogurt plain fat free yoplait® (from 2-lb container)
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 cups corn flakes/bran flakes whole crushed grain total®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • 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 two 8x4-inch loaf pans or one 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening.
  3. In large bowl, mix sugar and margarine. Stir in eggs whites until well blended.
  4. Add bananas, yogurt and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients except cereal just until moistened. Stir in cereal.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein7.99%
Fat9.46%
Carbs82.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.55
Glycemic Load
15.18
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.8352174020332%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.4kcal
5.47%
Fat:1.18g
1.81%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.5%
Carbohydrates:23.12g
7.71%
Net Carbohydrates:22.1g
8.03%
Sugar:12.6g
14.01%
Cholesterol:0.14mg
0.05%
Sodium:178.89mg
7.78%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:2.24g
4.48%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.1%
Folate:38.6µg
9.65%
Selenium:6µg
8.57%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.05%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.55%
Iron:1.23mg
6.83%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.55%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.28%
Fiber:1.03g
4.11%
Phosphorus:36.12mg
3.61%
Magnesium:12.36mg
3.09%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.85%
Potassium:82.82mg
2.37%
Vitamin A:110.95IU
2.22%
Copper:0.04mg
1.9%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Calcium:18.3mg
1.83%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Vitamin C:0.88mg
1.07%