BANANA BREAD (LIGHTER RECIPE)

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How do you make a good thing even better? By reducing the calorie and fat content of this irresistible banana bread. Ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce ensure that the bread stays moist and tender.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce and margarine in large bowl. Stir in egg product until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 65 mg

Hafiz Awais
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This is the best banana bread recipe ever! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Oliver-Jay James
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This banana bread is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad either. I would probably make it again if I had a lot of ripe bananas on hand.


BD HINDU
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even started experimenting with different add-ins, like chocolate chips and nuts.


Double Brothers
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I had a bunch of overripe bananas and didn't know what to do with them. This bread turned out amazing. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect way to use up old bananas.


Reid d0llaz
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This banana bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture is great. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Calvine Omary
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Tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The bread was dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Crimson Rose
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This recipe is a fail-proof classic. I've made it countless times and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a crispy crust. Highly recommend!


Raj Kumar Rawat
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Just made this banana bread and it's a hit! My family loved it. The texture is perfect and it's not too sweet. I'll be making this again for sure.


Md Anwar Hossen
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious and moist banana bread. I added a teaspoon of cinnamon and a handful of chopped walnuts for extra flavor. Definitely a keeper!


Tina Adler
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This banana bread is a game changer! It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again and again!