Description
Experience the delight of a moist and flavorful recipe for banana bread without butter. This healthier take on the classic banana bread is equally delicious, letting the natural sweetness of ripe bananas shine through, complemented by heart-healthy oils.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, applesauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- If using, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can substitute coconut oil with olive oil or any other neutral vegetable oil of your choice. The applesauce acts as a butter replacement, providing moisture without the added fat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg