Best 12 Banana Bread Low Fat Low Sugar Whole Wheat Recipes

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Banana bread is a classic sweet treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But if you're looking for a healthier version of this beloved dessert, you'll be happy to know that there are several ways to reduce the fat, sugar, and refined carbs while still maintaining the delicious flavor. Whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and Greek yogurt are just a few of the ingredients that can be used to create a healthier banana bread. With these simple swaps, you can enjoy a guilt-free slice of banana bread that is packed with flavor and nutrients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKINNY BANANA BREAD (LOW SUGAR + LOW FAT)



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Provided by Lizzy Mae Early

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ripe bananas (medium-large)
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 C. flour (AP or whole wheat)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter (melted)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prep a loaf pan (9x5 or 8x4) by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a medium bowl add bananas and use a fork to mash well.
  • 3. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir well.
  • 4. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • 5. Add dry ingredients into the wet slowly as you stir. Before the two are incorporated add in melted butter. Stir just until barely combined, DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • 6. Pour into pan and bake for 30-45 minutes or until an inserted knife or toothpick comes out clean.
  • 7. Serve warn or cooled. As with any banana bread/cake, it always tastes better the next day! Store in an airtight container.

ALMOST NO FAT BANANA BREAD



Almost No Fat Banana Bread image

This bread is surprising moist and has a wonderful flavor. For a little variation, you can add nuts or raisins.

Provided by Allison

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
1 cup banana, mashed
¼ cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add egg whites, bananas and applesauce; stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

LOWER FAT BANANA BREAD I



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A wonderful banana bread that is lower in fat and calories than most other banana bread recipes.

Provided by Lauren S.

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
¼ cup water
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the white sugar and margarine or butter until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, water and bananas with the sugar mixture until it is well blended.
  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder just until the mixture is moistened. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to blend all ingredients.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for about 60 minutes. Bread is done when the top is firm to the touch and a golden brown color. Time will vary according to loaf size and oven type. When bread is removed from oven, allow it to cool on it's side for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on a rack. This bread is also excellent if you add mini chocolate chips or small fruit pieces to the mix just before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

LOW-FAT BANANA BREAD



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This is one of my family's favorite recipes for banana bread. It is moist and delicious. Freezes well. I sometimes like to add blueberries, nuts, chocolate chips.

Provided by Rachelle Bakalinsky Verhaeghe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup light mayonnaise
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat the egg in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise, bananas, and vanilla extract until evenly mixed. Stir in the flour mixture until no dry lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

WHOLE GRAIN HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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Don't let the healthy name fool you, this banana bread is moist and full of flavor. Whole grains, high fiber and low fat and sugar are just the added benefits. My family devours it! This can also be made in 4 mini loaf pans, just bake for 25 to 30 minutes at the same temperature.

Provided by EILEENMA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
¾ cup flax seed meal
5 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup skim milk
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons egg whites
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 253.2 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

BANANA BREAD (LOW FAT, LOW SUGAR, WHOLE WHEAT)



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A healthier version of standard banana bread. Chocolate chips and/or walnuts can also be added for more flavor.

Provided by PumpKIM

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large bananas, over-ripe
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with eggs and applesauce.
  • Add in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and flours.
  • Mix well.
  • Grease a bread pan with cooking spray and pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Serve warm, either plain or with peanut butter or nutella!

HEALTHIER BANANA SOUR CREAM BREAD



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Esther is right! The sour cream makes this one so moist it melts in your mouth. I make it healthier by using light sour cream, whole wheat flour and less sugar and butter --and you know what? No one can tell the difference!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
6 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 (16 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking soda
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease four 7x3-inch loaf pans.
  • Stir together 2 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Dust pans lightly with sugar mixture.
  • Beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Whisk together salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, and whole wheat flour in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined; fold in nuts. Divide into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

LOW FAT BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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Our Low Fat Banana Bread has no butter, but it's still incredibly moist and delicious. With our without walnuts, you won't even be able to tell it's healthier for you!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Categories     Snack

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs (beaten)
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 to 5 ripe bananas)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, mashed banana, sugar, and applesauce.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1496 kcal, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2153 mg, Carbohydrate 280 g, Sugar 47 g, Protein 46 mg

LOW FAT SECRET INGREDIENT BANANA BREAD



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This is just delicious--moist and flavorful, chock full of protein, and LOW FAT! Oh, and it's at least partly whole wheat. What more could you want?!? This is a great way to work soy into your diet stealthily. :) Oh, and the secret ingredient is tofu. It replaces the fat in traditional recipes, and does a darn good job of it, too! :P Feel free to leave out the nuts. From "Tofu Quick & Easy"

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium ripe bananas
1/2 lb soft tofu, drained
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 8.5 x 4.5 x 2" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Line pan with foil, letting edges overhang, and spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Blend or beat the tofu and bananas together in a food processor or mixer until smooth.
  • Scrape down the sides.
  • Add sugar and vanilla.
  • Process until fully blended.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to the banana mixture and beat or pulse in a food processor just until smooth.
  • By hand, fold in walnuts, if using.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned, springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Peel off the foil and let the cake fully cool on the wire rack.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 4.6

HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD (LOWER FAT, FLAX, WW FLOUR, LESS SUGAR)



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I am trying to gradually shift my family to healthier foods. Rather than going to no fat, all flax and no added sweetener--here is my compromise.

Provided by fmikef

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 Loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar
4 -6 bananas (dark)
4 cups whole wheat flour (pastry flour is fine)
1 1/2 cups ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (or egg substitute)
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 2 loaf pans with non-stick spray.
  • Mash bananas.
  • Combine sugar, oil and egg--mixing until creamy.
  • Blend in mashed bananas.
  • In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, ground flax seed, salt, baking soda. (Add the nuts to the dry ingredients at this point). Combine wet and dry ingredients, but do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into loaf pans and bake approximately 1 hour-testing with a toothpick at the hour, and then as needed.
  • Note: Because the batter is dense you will need to watch the baking time to be sure it is adequate--don't only go by color, flax seed will add darkness.

LOW FAT-SUGAR FREE BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Low Fat-Sugar Free Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by emma81399

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
2 tablespoons orange juice or 2 tablespoons low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Grease loaf pan.
  • I usually just add all the ingredients together and mix.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Store at room temperature up to 3 days or in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 82.9, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.6

BANANA BREAD - LOW FAT, HIGH FIBER



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I started with the Flax Banana Bread recipe on the Red Mill site, then tweaked it a bit to remove fat and add some more whole grains. This is a hearty-tasting, moist and delicious banana bread that even my young kids enjoy!

Provided by MKA from Cincy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup ground flax seeds (sometimes called 'flax seed meal')
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 -3 mashed bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch bread pan; set aside.
  • Mix together dry ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and yogurt.
  • Add dry ingredients and mashed bananas alternately to wet ingredients, stirring until dry ingredients are completely incorporated and moist.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes, or until golden and tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 minutes in pan; remove from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 188.8, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. You can also use overripe bananas, which will make your bread even more moist.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth, with no lumps. This will help to ensure that your banana bread is evenly mixed and has a smooth texture.
  • Use whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour is a healthier alternative to white flour, and it will give your banana bread a more nutty flavor and a chewier texture.
  • Reduce the amount of sugar: This recipe calls for only 1/2 cup of sugar, which is much less than most traditional banana bread recipes. You can reduce the amount of sugar even further if you like, or you can use a natural sweetener, such as honey or maple syrup.
  • Add in your favorite mix-ins: You can add in all sorts of mix-ins to your banana bread, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. Get creative and have fun with it!

Conclusion:

This low-fat, low-sugar, whole-wheat banana bread is a delicious and healthy treat that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try!

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