Carob Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Carob Strawberry Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar or sugar in the raw (or cane sugar, fructose, or Splenda); 3 tbsp safflower (or vegetable) oil; 4 tbsp unsweetened applesauce; 2 large egg whites; 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (soaking in 3 tbsp water for a few minutes); 3 or 4 large mashed over-ripe bananas (depending on how moist and sweet you want the bread); 1 cup regular oats; 1/2 cup fat free milk or soy milk; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup miller's bran; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 10 oz. carob chips; 1/2 cup strawberries (cut into small pieces)

Servings: persons

1 cup packed brown sugar or sugar in the raw (or cane sugar, fructose, or Splenda)
3 tbsp safflower (or vegetable) oil
4 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp ground flaxseed (soaking in 3 tbsp water for a few minutes)
3 or 4 large mashed over-ripe bananas (depending on how moist and sweet you want the bread)
1 cup regular oats
1/2 cup fat free milk or soy milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup miller's bran
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
10 oz. carob chips
1/2 cup strawberries (cut into small pieces)

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Mix first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat at a medium speed.
3
Mix bananas, oats, and milk seperately. Then add to sugar mixture. Beat well.
4
Combine flours, bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add to sugar mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in Strawberries and Carob chips.
5
Coat a 9X 5 loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon batter into it. Bake at 350 for an hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (with the exception of melted chocolate on in). Cool in pan for 30 minutes and then let cool completely on wire rack.
6
Cooks note: I mash 3 bananas and cut up the fourth, so there are small pieces of banana in the bread.
7
You can also vary this recipe by omiting the strawberries and carob chips, adding walnuts or pecans, adding blueberries, raspberries, or peach slices, etc.

803

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed brown sugar or sugar in the raw (or cane sugar, fructose, or Splenda), 3 tbsp safflower (or vegetable) oil, 4 tbsp unsweetened applesauce, 2 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Carob Strawberry 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!

Carob Strawberry Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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