Hungry Girl's Better Off Banana Bread

Satisfy cravings the healthy way with "Hungry Girl's Better Off Banana Bread"—a wholesome twist on the classic quick bread that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This guilt-free recipe swaps out traditional heavy ingredients with lighter alternatives like unsweetened applesauce and brown sugar substitute, making it a perfect pick for health-conscious bakers. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and the option to customize with mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, it delivers big flavor with a lighter touch. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, this moist and tender loaf is high in fiber while staying irresistibly moist. Simple to prep in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, it’s an ideal treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Perfect for anyone searching for healthy banana bread recipes or low-sugar baked goods!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large egg whites
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup brown sugar substitute or light brown sugar
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., chopped walnuts, chocolate chips)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg whites, vanilla extract, and brown sugar substitute. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the bread remains light and tender.

Step 5

If using optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Slice into 12 equal pieces and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2152.4

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2098.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 414.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 219.5g
Protein 41.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.8mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2332.0mg	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: 17.8%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 74.7%