Healthier Banana Bread and Other Fun Stuff
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Author: Melanie @ HappyBeingHealthy.com
Serves: 12 servings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 medium bananas; smooshed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray one loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, applesauce and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla, baking soda, salt, and bananas, beating until well combined. The mixture should be fairly smooth, with some remaining banana chunks.
- Beat in the honey and eggs.
- Add the flour and stir until smooth. Mix in the chocolate chips if desired.
- Spoon the batter into the pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake the bread for 50 minutes, then gently lay a piece of aluminum foil across the top, to prevent over-browning.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the bread from the oven and let it cool about 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan and let it cool completely (or eat it warm!) on a rack.
- Enjoy!
Serving size: 1 slice Calories: 165 Fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 32 Sugar: 15 Sodium: 195 Fiber: 3 Protein: 4 Cholesterol: 36
Recipe by Happy Being Healthy at https://happybeinghealthy.com/healthier-banana-bread-and-other-fun-stuff/
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