The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread Recipe

This simple, fragrant, and scrumptious banana bread recipe delivers a wonderfully dense and moist crumb that's satisfying any time of day! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Easily customizable – increase the bananas to 2 1/2 cups and reduce the sugar by half or substitute with Splenda for a healthier twist. Each bake is an adventure! Get ready for the most amazing banana bread you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 121.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread

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How to Make The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, and oil; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and any desired mix-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread?

The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread?

The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread has approximately 121.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread?

The key ingredients for The Healthy Version Of Going Bananas Bread are Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Unsweetened Applesauce, All Purpose White Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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