Low-Fat Full-Flavor Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Full-Flavor Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe bananas; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 ounces fat free cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and chilled

Servings: persons

4 large ripe bananas
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ounces fat free cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and chilled

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Bake bananas on rimmed baking sheet until skins are completely black, about 20 minutes.
3
(Do not turn off oven.)
4
Cool bananas completely, peel, and mash with potato masher until smooth.
5
Measure 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas and discard any excess.
6
Grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
7
Whisk eggs and vanilla in small bowl.
8
With electric mixer on medium-low speed, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl until combined.
9
Add oil and cream cheese, 1 piece at a time, and mix until only pea-sized pieces of cream cheese remain, about 1 minute.
10
Slowly mix in egg mixture, then add mashed bananas and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
11
Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes.
12
Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and let cool at least 1 hour.
13
Serve.
14
(Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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540

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe bananas, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Full-Flavor 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.

Low-Fat Full-Flavor Banana Bread

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