Banana Nut Bread Reduced Sodium Recipe

Craving delicious banana nut bread but watching your sodium intake? This recipe is a game-changer! I, a passionate foodie, perfected this low-sodium version without sacrificing flavor. Moist, nutty, and bursting with banana flavor, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Enjoy it plain or with a small amount of reduced-sodium cream cheese (check the label!). This recipe is a testament to how you can adapt your favorite foods to fit any dietary needs.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 296 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Banana Nut Bread Reduced Sodium

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Banana Nut Bread Reduced Sodium

  • Vegetable Oil
  • Sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less, to taste)
  • Milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How to Make Banana Nut Bread Reduced Sodium

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add eggs and oil; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, reduced-sodium baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in chopped nuts and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g