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healthier banana bread

Healthier Banana Bread

A delicious and healthier take on classic banana bread, made with whole wheat flour, less sugar, and unsweetened applesauce. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (brown spotted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk or nonfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5x3” loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, applesauce, and oil and stir until mixed.
  3. Mix in eggs, salt, and baking soda. Add the vinegar to the milk and add it to the bowl. Stir until combined. Stir in both flours, then stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Pour into prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs. The top will be a nice golden brown.
  6. Cool completely before removing loaf from pan, but you can cut slices from the pan after it’s cooled for about 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Enjoy this healthier banana bread as is, or serve with a smear of butter or cream cheese. It also freezes well for later!
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