Best 10 Skinny Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Skinny banana nut bread is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with whole wheat flour, oats, and plenty of ripe bananas, this bread is packed with fiber and nutrients. It’s also lower in calories and fat than traditional banana nut bread, making it a great choice for those watching their weight or simply looking for a healthier snack or breakfast option.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY BANANA BREAD



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This delicious and moist banana bread is low in fat, high in vitamins, high in fiber, and all around good for you. A huge hit among my health conscious friends and family! Feel free to add chocolate chips, raisins, or other nuts.

Provided by Alena Natalia

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 mashed ripe bananas, or to taste
2 eggs
½ cup applesauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
⅛ cup milk
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Combine bananas, eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, flaxseed meal, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until uniform. Add walnuts and mix lightly just until evenly distributed. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove loaves from oven and set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and let cool about 5 minutes more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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.

BANANA NUT BREAD



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This super moist, banana nut bread recipe is insanely delicious and healthier than most because it uses less butter, oil and sugar than most recipes.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 ripe medium bananas (22 oz (2 2/3 cup) mashed chunky with fork)
1/2 cup 4 oz unsweetened apple sauce
2-1/2 cups 13.5 ounces unbleached all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp butter (2 oz, softened)
1 cup (6 1/2 oz) light brown sugar
4 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 oz 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
baking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8x5 inch loaf pans with baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg whites, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and blend at low speed until combined, add another 1/3 of the flour and blend at low speed, add remaining 1/3 of flour mixture and the bananas and blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into loaf pans and bake on the center rack for 50 to 52 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10.5 g

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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This EASY Healthy Banana Bread recipe is made with low sugar, no oil and is just over 100 calories per slice. It still yield incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and delicious bread!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bananas (, about 1 1/3 cups, mashed)
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((white or white-whole wheat))
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (, melted (or substitute applesauce))

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

SKINNY BANANA NUT BREAD



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44% less fat • 50% more fiber • 26% fewer calories than the original recipe. Peel away less healthy ingredients and make smart subs like egg whites for whole egg.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 egg whites
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, oil, egg whites, bananas, milk and vanilla with spoon until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 8-inch loaf 55 to 62 minutes, 9-inch loaf 45 to 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SUNNY'S SECRET BANANA WALNUT BREAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bananas, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened, for buttering the pan
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Stir together the bananas, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, brown sugar and eggs in a medium bowl. Let rest at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Whisk together the walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl and toss to coat the walnuts. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool a bit before removing from pan, slicing and serving.

MOIST & DELICIOUS BANANA NUT BREAD



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I got this recipe when I was 12 and have used it for the past 33 years and haven't found one better! My son used it when he was 12 at the California State Fair and won a first place ribbon with it. It is just simply delicious & moist. I either make a loaf or put it into muffin cups & make muffins for my kids to grab in the morning on their way to school. Using margarine makes the muffins come out in a better form, but the butter has a better flavor, so I usually use 1/2 of each to get the best of both worlds.

Provided by sktaggart

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs (beaten)
3 ripe bananas, smashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2-1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar. Add vanilla & eggs. Combine dry ingredients, add alternately with bananas & milk. Add nuts if desired. Grease & flour 1 bread pan (2-3 smaller pans) or pour into muffin cups. For loaf bake at 350 for 45-60 minute Muffins 350 for 20-25min. Enjoy!
  • *Note- I usually use a smaller bread pan to make the 2 loaves, or use a larger one and just make 1 big loaf, but it will need to bake longer. I adjusted the time because people had been saying it was over baking, now people are saying it's under baked. I would use the old fashion test of a tooth pick at 45 min, then at 1 hour -- up to 1 hour & 30 min if needed. Hope that helps!

BANANA NUT QUICK BREAD



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No need to wait for "just-right" bananas anymore. With muffin mix in your cupboard, you're minutes away from the aroma of bread baking in your oven!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box (15.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ banana nut muffin mix
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom of 8x4-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk, oil and eggs just until blended. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top of loaf is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife around edges of pan before removing; remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI BANANA NUT BREAD



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"This recipe won several blue ribbons at our county and Nebraska State Fairs," writes Anna Marie Moore from Aurora, Nebraska. "It's especially wonderful with black walnuts." TIP: Since this bread freezes so well, why not double the recipe and keep a loaf on hand for guests or a quick gift?

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA AND NUT BREAD



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This banana nut bread smells heavenly in the oven and comes out moist and chock-full of flavor and crunchy nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: This will help to create a smooth and even batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: This will allow the bread to rise properly.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This skinny banana nut bread is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic treat. It's made with whole wheat flour, oats, and Greek yogurt, so it's packed with fiber and protein. Plus, it's sweetened with honey and maple syrup, so it's lower in sugar than traditional banana nut bread. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert, this skinny banana nut bread is a great option.

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