Are you craving a sweet and comforting snack without compromising your health goals? Look no further than this collection of lightened-up banana bread recipes. Say goodbye to dense, heavy banana bread loaded with butter and sugar, and embrace a healthier version that doesn't sacrifice flavor. These recipes use wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and honey, resulting in a moist, tender, and satisfying banana bread that fits into a balanced diet. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free treat that nourishes your body and soul.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LIGHT AND FLUFFY BANANA BREAD
Ever try a banana bread recipe that turns out more like a brick than a loaf of bread? Try this recipe for a fluffy, tasty treat that the whole family will enjoy!
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degres.
- 2. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix wet ingredients in medium bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
- 3. Pour into well greased 9x5 loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until loaf tests done.
HEALTHY BANANA BREAD
Steps:
- Grease a standard 9x5'' loaf pan (I also like to line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to make sure the loaf doesn't stick).
- Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to combine.
- In a separate small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently stir in melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 few minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g
LIGHTENED-UP SPECIAL BANANA BREAD
This cream cheese banana bread has lots of banana flavor and a nutty texture. And with help from our pros, now it's lighter, too! Beverly Sprague - Baltimore, MD
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup pecans. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LIGHTENED-UP BANANA BREAD
Make and share this Lightened-Up Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine both types of flour, Splenda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (in other words, all dry ing redients).
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, egg substitute, applesauce, and vanilla extract (all the wet ingredients).
- Add this mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until just blended. Spoon batter into a large loaf pan (about 9" X 5") sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly, and then cut into 8 slices.
- If you like, spritz with some spray butter or spread on some Cool Whip Free.
- This make 8 thick slices!
LIGHTENED-UP BANANA BREAD
Make and share this Lightened-Up Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in bananas and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened.
- Fold in 1/2 cup pecans.
- Transfer to two 8-inch x 4-inch loaf pans, coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.4
ZUCCHINI BREAD
Whole-wheat pastry flour creates whole grain goodness. Apple butter creates extra moistness and natural sweetness. Surprisingly, only 1/3 cup of heart-friendly oil is used in this bread recipe that's heavy on zucchini ... and tastiness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Cool and roughly chop. Coarsely grate the zucchini into a bowl and squeeze out the excess liquid; you should have about 1 1/2 cups zucchini. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the sugar, oil, apple butter, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined, and then on medium speed for 30 seconds. Stir in the zucchini and nuts until evenly combined. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and completely cool. Cut into 12 slices and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
Tips for Baking a Perfect Loaf of Banana Bread:
- Use very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. You can mash the bananas with a fork or use a hand mixer on low speed.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If you bake it at a higher temperature, the outside will cook too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
- Don't overbake the bread. Overbaking will make the bread dry and crumbly. Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help the bread to set and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas. With so many delicious variations to choose from, there's sure to be a banana bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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