Fantastic Low-Fat Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Fantastic Low-Fat Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3-4 medium); 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3-4 medium)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
2
Grease bottoms only of two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans (if desired you can line the bottoms only of the pans with parchment paper, although baking time will need to be increased).
3
In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed mix togther the sugar, applesauce, egg substitute, margarine or butter and maple extract until well blended.
4
Add in the mashed bananas and buttermilk; beat until smooth.
5
In a small bowl mix together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until JUST blended (do not over mix!).
6
Add/mix in nuts (if using).
7
Divide the mixture between the two pans.
8
Place both pans directly in the MIDDLE of the oven on the oven rack leaving a couple inches between the pans.
9
Bake for about 1 hour or until the loaves test done.
10
Cool 10 minutes in pan then loosen the sides of loaves and remove from pans.
11
Cool completely before slicing.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Fantastic Low-Fat 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.

Fantastic Low-Fat Banana Bread

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions