Lower Fat Banana Bread / Muffins Recipe

Name: Lower Fat Banana Bread / Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bananas (very ripe, the more brown you see the better the flavor will be!); 1 egg; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour; ½ cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 cup whole wheat flour (or crushed Low Fat Gram Crackers); ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

Servings: persons

5 bananas (very ripe, the more brown you see the better the flavor will be!)
1 egg
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup whole wheat flour (or crushed Low Fat Gram Crackers)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

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For Bread or Muffins:.
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Mash bananas in a bowl.
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Add all other ingredients and mix well.
4
Add Walnuts or dried fruit to taste if desired.
5
Pour into 2 greased loaf pans a cake pan, or muffin pans.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes for loaf or cake pans and about 20 minutes for muffins, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
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For (Optional) Crumb Topping:.
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DIRECTIONS.
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1.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and flour.
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Mix in applesauce with a fork or stand mixer just until the topping is crumbly.
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Top your muffins or loaves before baking.

626

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bananas (very ripe, the more brown you see the better the flavor will be!), 1 egg, ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Lower Fat Banana Bread / Muffins 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!

Lower Fat Banana Bread / Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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