Tasty Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Tasty Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg whites; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; cooking spray (for pan)

Craving a moist, intensely banana-flavored bread that's surprisingly low-calorie and low-fat? This recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens "New Dieter's Cookbook" delivers! Enjoy the chewy edges and irresistible taste, perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Easily adaptable for vegan baking – simply substitute the egg whites with mashed banana or flaxseed meal! This recipe is quick to make and yields a delicious, moist banana bread every time.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 124.1 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tasty Banana Bread

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
cooking spray (for pan)

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How to Make Tasty Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites (or 1 medium mashed banana or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water), 3 ripe bananas (mashed), ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store overnight to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!