Banana Nut Bread
This healthy banana nut bread is moist and flavorful, made with ripe bananas, less butter, oil, and sugar than traditional recipes. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 7 medium ripe bananas mashed chunky, about 22 oz or 2 2/3 cups
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce 4 oz
- 2.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour about 13.5 ounces
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter softened, about 2 oz
- 1 cup light brown sugar about 6.5 oz
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 oz walnuts chopped, about 3/4 cup
Instructions
Preparation 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 whisk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, applesauce, and vanilla extract, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add one-third of the dry ingredients and blend at low speed until combined. Repeat with second one-third. Add the remaining flour mixture and mashed bananas, blending at low speed until just combined. Stir in the walnuts. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans and bake on the center rack for 50 to 52 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the loaves cool in pans for at least 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing.
Notes
This banana nut bread keeps well for several days stored in an airtight container. You can substitute pecans for walnuts or add mini chocolate chips for a fun variation.
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
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