Description
A moist banana bread recipe that reduces added sugar while keeping the flavor and texture satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups mashed bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (white or white-whole wheat)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or substitute 30 g applesauce)
Instructions
- Grease a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine the wet ingredients.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For muffins, divide the batter into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin tin and bake for 18 to 25 minutes.
- You can stir in ¾ cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins at the end before pouring the batter into the pan.
- Store banana bread at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.
- For freezing, cool the bread completely, then store it in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25
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