Low Calorie Banana Bread
Low calorie banana bread is a delightful and nutritious treat that satisfies your sweet cravings without packing on the calories. With only 74 calories per slice, this light banana loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a guilt-free dessert. Made with simple ingredients you likely have at home, this easy recipe comes together quickly and can be enjoyed in various ways—plain, toasted, or topped with your favorite spreads. Ideal for meal prep, this wholesome banana bread will become a staple in your healthy eating plan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (2 mini loaves) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two mini baking pans with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add applesauce, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and skim milk; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing into six servings per loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (34g)
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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