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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (81g) Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 182
Calories from Fat 23		(12%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 2.6g	4%
	Saturated Fat 1.4g	7%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 22mg		7%
Sodium 140mg		5%
Potassium 166mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 38.2g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 1.5g	5%
	Sugars 21.6g
Protein 2.6g		5%
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Low-Fat Banana Bread

Recipe #52206 | 55 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: SJG3483
Jan 24, 2003

When I substituted some of the butter with applesauce in a previous recipe, it actually made the bread more moist. I put one loaf in the freezer, but had to take it out within 24 hours because the first was devoured!

SERVES 12 -16 , 2 loaves (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 very ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons applesauce

Directions

1
Mash bananas in a bowl.
2
Add all other ingredients and mix well.
3
Pour into 2 greased loaf pans (or you can pour it all into one, but it rises enough that you can split it in half).
4
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

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Course > Breads > Quick Breads
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Dietary > Lighter Fare

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From: Chef #1433271

On Nov 1, 2009

This was great, although I changed it enough it's not really the same recipe. I made 1.5x the recipe and it made only 2 small loaves, next time I'll double it for 2. I substituted stone-ground whole wheat for the the white flour, used the spiced chunky applesauce (no sugar, naturally sweetened) from Trader Joes and about 1/2 cup, no butter, 5 bananas (should have had 6, but added so much apple I didn't want it to be overly moist), brown sugar for white and in half. Also added a lot of chopped walnuts, a whole grated carrot, and a handful of dried cherries - and it was great! For those who like really sweet, this wasn't, but I told myself it was so healthy I could eat and eat and eat

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From: Chef #1433086

On Nov 1, 2009

Yummy! I tried the apple sauce only recipe and it was a hit. I also subbed half of the white flour w/ whole wheat flour and splenda for the sugar to make it more diabetic-friendly. Perfect--and no one knew it was better for them than the usual recipe

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From: Amanda Beth

On Sep 5, 2005

These are delightful! I used all unsweetened applesauce, no butter. I did use the full cup of sugar, and will probably decrease that to 3/4 cup, because it was very sweet. I made 12 very good-sized muffins out of this recipe. They baked about 15 minutes. According to ww recipe builder, with the substitutions noted, each muffin is 3 points. Very good, and I will definitely make them again! Amended: These loaves freeze well. No difference in taste or texture. Also, when doubling, I got four very skimpy loaves, so next time will only make three. I liked the richer taste of half white, half brown sugar. Still a bit to sweet, I will reduce the sugar further next time. This is THE banana bread recipe for me!

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From: Chef #307847

On Apr 3, 2006

Great recipe! I snuck in a few extra healthy options and the kids love it. I used 1c flour and 1/2c rolled oats (next time I think I will go 3/4c of each). I added 3T of Wheat Germ. 3/4c sugar rather than 1c. And all applesauce = 4T (no butter). I also added 1/2c dried fruit (1/4c cranberries and 1/4c raisins). The kids have no idea that it is a healthy snack.

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