Banana Bran Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Bran Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. mashed very ripe bananas (the riper the banana, the better the flavor), about 4 medium bananas; 1 lrg egg; 1/4 c. vegetable oil or possibly canola oil; 1 c. bran cereal (not bran flakes); 2 tsp vanilla grated rind of 1 orange or possibly 1/4 tsp. orange oil; 1/4 c. nonfat yogurt plain or possibly flavored; 1 1/2 c. King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour; 2 1/2 tsp baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. mashed very ripe bananas (the riper the banana, the better the flavor), about 4 medium bananas
1 lrg egg
1/4 c. vegetable oil or possibly canola oil
1 c. bran cereal (not bran flakes)
2 tsp vanilla grated rind of 1 orange or possibly 1/4 tsp. orange oil
1/4 c. nonfat yogurt plain or possibly flavored
1 1/2 c. King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
2 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c. granulated sugar

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat together until smooth the banana, egg, vegetable oil, bran cereal, vanilla, orange peel or possibly oil and yogurt.
2
Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking pwdr, baking soda, salt and sugar.
4
Quickly and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring only till everything is moistened.
5
Spoon the batter into a lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch bread pan.
6
*
7
Bake the bread in a preheated 350F oven for 50 min to 1 hour, or possibly till the cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8
Remove the bread from the oven, and cold for 5 min on a wire rack.
9
Remove the bread from the pan, and cold completely before slicing.
10
*Note which this isn't the usual 9 x 5-inch pan called for in quick bread recipes.
11
You may use a 9 x 5-inch pan, but the resulting loaf will be flatter, and will cook a bit more quickly.
12
While not officially qualifying as low-fat (3g fat or possibly less per serving), this bread is certainly a lower-fat version of the banana bread you might be used to preparing.

687

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. mashed very ripe bananas (the riper the banana, the better the flavor), about 4 medium bananas, 1 lrg egg, 1/4 c. vegetable oil or possibly canola oil, 1 c. bran cereal (not bran flakes), and more.

Yes, Banana Bran Bread Recipe falls under the General 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!