Description
A moist, lightly sweet banana bread using applesauce instead of oil to keep the calories low, perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups, mashed)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs (or 1 egg + 1 egg white)
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour total 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth (about 1 1/2 cups).
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Measure flour carefully to avoid a dense loaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American