I Can't Believe It's Reduced Fat Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Discover the perfect balance of indulgence and health with "I Can't Believe It's Reduced Fat Whole Wheat Banana Bread." This moist, naturally sweetened banana bread uses ripe bananas, honey, and unsweetened applesauce to deliver big flavor with less fat. Made with wholesome whole wheat flour and accented with warm cinnamon, it's a guilt-free treat the whole family will love. Low-fat yogurt keeps the bread tender, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips add a customizable twist. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or a wholesome dessert. Your search for the ultimate healthy banana bread ends here—nutrient-packed, perfectly textured, and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1.75 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (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 for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the honey, applesauce, yogurt, vanilla extract, and eggs, and whisk until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.

Step 5

If using walnuts or dark chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy your healthier whole wheat banana bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2419.8

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 375.5mg	0%
Sodium 1020.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 363.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 157.0g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 113.8IU	0%
Calcium 372.5mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 3038.8mg	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: 33.2%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 56.2%