Lighter Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Lighter Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bananas Ripe; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 egg; 2 egg whites; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Servings: persons

3 bananas Ripe
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk

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1. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with wax paper and spray lightly again. Puree the bananas with the lemon juice. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves.
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2. With an electric mixer beat together the egg, egg whites, sugar, oil and buttermilk on medium speed. Beat in the banana. Slowly add the flour mixture, beating just until blended.
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3. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake in preheated 350 degree oven 1 hour. Test for doneness. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes before unmolding. Cool on a rack before cutting.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bananas Ripe, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Banana Bread

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