Healthy Banana Bread
Healthy Banana Bread is a light, moist, and naturally sweet loaf made with ripe bananas and minimal sugar. With no added oil and just over 100 calories per slice, this easy recipe creates a soft, flavorful bread perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Base
4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1⅓ cups / 320 g)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15 ml)
For Sweetening
3 tablespoons light brown sugar (38 g)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
For Flavoring
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.6 g)
For Leavening
1 teaspoon baking powder (4 g)
1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
For Structure
½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
For the Bulk
1½ cups all-purpose flour (white or white-whole wheat) (180 g)
For Moisture
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28 g)
or 30 g applesauce as a substitute
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually fold in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Stir in the melted butter or applesauce until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 105 kcal per slice
Find it online: https://musttrymeals.com/healthy-banana-bread/