Description
This is Mom’s Best Fluffy “Skinny” Banana Bread recipe that yields a moist and tender loaf with only 179 calories per slice. Made with ripe bananas, a blend of brown and white sugars, and a hint of cinnamon, this banana bread is perfect for a healthy treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup melted butter slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together until evenly mixed.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth. Then add beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until smooth and just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Add nuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow bread to cool slightly. Serve warm from a toaster or microwave or at room temperature as desired.
Notes
- Calorie Disclaimer: Nutritional information is based on 1 slice without nuts. Adding 1/2 cup nuts increases calories to approximately 206 per slice.
- Measure Flour Correctly: For the best texture, spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife instead of scooping directly.
- The Bananas: Use heavily spotted or brown bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t Over-Mix: Mix wet and dry ingredients only until the flour disappears to avoid rubbery bread.
- Storage: Store bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days; avoid refrigerating to prevent drying.
- Freezing: Slice cooled loaf, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, freeze up to 3 months; thaw in microwave for 20 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
