Low Calorie Banana Bread: The Best Guilt-Free Indulgence
This low calorie banana bread recipe is the perfect guilt-free indulgence, offering a delicious taste without the extra calories.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Add the applesauce, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can stir in nuts or dark chocolate chips before baking.
- Make sure to use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Low Calorie Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Guilt-Free Banana Bread