A Better Banana Bread Recipe

Name: A Better Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. mashed very ripe bananas; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. nonfat plain yogurt; 1/4 c. margarine, melted; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted; baking spray with flour

Servings: persons

1 c. mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 c. margarine, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg white
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted
baking spray with flour

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
3
Combine flour and next three ingredients.
4
Stir in pecans.
5
Add flour mixture to banana mixture, stirring just until moistened.
6
Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan coated with baking spray with flour.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack.
9
Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. Yields 14 servings.
10
1 slice.

804

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. mashed very ripe bananas, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. nonfat plain yogurt, 1/4 c. margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, A Better Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

A Better Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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