Reduced-Calorie Banana Bread

Stick with this moist and tender variation of a favorite quick bread. It's lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than the traditional version of banana bread.


Reduced-Calorie Banana Bread

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Servings: 1 loaf
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1-1/4 teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    salt
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  • slightly beaten egg whites
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  • 1 cup
    mashed banana
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  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
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  • 1/4 cup
    cooking oil
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
2.
In a large mixing bowl stir together egg whites, banana, sugar, and oil. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture just until moistened.
3.
Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4.
Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. For easier slicing, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store overnight. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).

Make ahead directions
Cool completely. Wrap in foil, then seal in a plastic bag. Freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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