Cooking Light Toni's Banana Bread

Delightfully moist and packed with natural sweetness, Cooking Light Toni's Banana Bread is the perfect blend of indulgence and health-conscious baking. This lower-fat twist on a classic favorite swaps in unsweetened applesauce and non-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter texture without sacrificing flavor. Infused with warm cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar, every bite highlights the rich, natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Optional chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, making this banana bread versatile enough for a wholesome breakfast or a guilt-free afternoon snack. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll come back to time and time again. Perfect for those looking for light banana bread recipes or healthier baked goods!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the egg. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold the chopped walnuts into the batter at this stage.

Step 7

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve your Cooking Light Toni S Banana Bread as a hearty breakfast or satisfying snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1823.9

Total Fat 50.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 2599.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 123.9g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 256.7mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2036.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 66.1%