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Healthy Banana Bread with Applesauce

Banana bread with applesauce is the perfect afternoon snack! Learn how to make the best healthy banana bread using applesauce and just a few ingredients. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas ripe
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9X5 loaf pan with parchment paper. 
  2. Mash the bananas using a fork. Mix bananas and sugar until all combined. Add in applesauce and whisk well. 
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk well after each addition. 
  4. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract and mix well. 
  5. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda to the batter, mix until there are no flour lumps left.
  6. Fold in the walnuts using a wooden spoon. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes until fully baked. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the  banana bread. If it comes out clean or with little crumb, it's ready.  
  8. Cool for 10-15 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing it. 

Notes

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  • For this healthy banana bread recipe use unsweetened applesauce since you're already using one cup of sugar. 
  • I use non fat Greek yogurt to make this banana bread recipe but you can use 1% or whole Greek yogurt as well. 
  • The walnuts are optional in this recipe but they give such nice crunch to each slice of banana bread so if you like the crunch, don't skip the walnuts! 
  • To have clean slices, make sure the banana bread is cooled completely then slice it using a bread knife. 
  • You can serve this delicious and healthy banana bread with some almond butter for breakfast. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 315mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.