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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe with Applesauce for Moist Low-Calorie Slices

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A moist and tender banana bread made healthier by swapping oil with unsweetened applesauce, resulting in low-calorie, flavorful slices perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Add the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no large streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, fold in the optional walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It is done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with oat flour or gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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