Lower Fat Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 02, 2005

To further reduce calories, I used 1/2 c Egg Beaters for the egg whites, 8 bananas, 1 c Splenda instead of the brown sugar, 2 T applesauce instead of the margarine, 2 T vanilla and 2 c each whole wheat and white flour. I baked at 350 due to lack of fat in recipe. I thought it came out pretty decent. I would make it again. I covered the tops of the bread with foil during cooking so they wouldn't over brown.

—GRNBEEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 11, 2003

The flavor was good, but the texture of the bread could be described as "chewy." It was moist enough, but I simply didn't care for the texture. The outside of the bread cooked way too quickly, too - in fact, it burned. Perhaps I cooked it too long - 45 minutes - but I need to cook most of my other quick breads for at least 1 hour. HOWEVER, this is a fair trade-off for the reduction in fat and calories this bread offers.

—Maggie

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Sep 23, 2007

I made a few revisions but this is a great recipe! First, I only made 1/2 the original size so that I just made one pan of the bread. I used 1/2 white & 1/2 whole wheat flour, added 3 tbsp applesauce in lieu of margarine/oil, added 1 tbsp ground flax seed, used twice as many walnuts, added an extra splash of vanilla, and didn't use any raisins. For those interested, I timed the cooking and it took one loaf 37-40 minutes with no burnt top and a moist inside. NOTE: The whole wheat flour makes it a more dense bread and the lack of oil/margarine affects the consistency but neither change the good taste!

—HARLEYHON444

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May 21, 2003

I cut this recipe in 1/2 and I still get 12 small muffins from it. And they are so moist and almost spongy. Fast and Delicious.

—multiangle

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May 21, 2003

I cut the recipe in half because I only have 1 pan that size and it still made plenty. The raisins added flavor but I found the crust to be hard and dry. I'll make this again though because I love banana bread. Can't imagine it w/out walnuts. Got gooey after a couple days.

—SARAH FROM IOWA

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Jan 13, 2011

Excellent alternative to the fat-laden nut bread I used to make. It freezes well, keeps in the fridge for weeks and is delicious warmed up! I made some personal adjustments by cutting the original recipe in half and omitting the raisins. I added 1/2 cup pecans (walnuts are really fatty) and 1/4 cup flaxseed (great crunch). Subbed 1/2 wheat and 1/2 white for the flour. Cook for 37 mins. will definitely make this again!

—neesie

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May 21, 2003

I loved this recipe and so did my fellow co workers. The bread was just like what my mom used to make. It was so good I gave her the recipe!

—RUSS960

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Sep 04, 2005

I have used this recipe many times now and people cannot get enough of it! They can't believe that it is so moist and lower fat!

—HALOISASQ

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Nutrition

Calories
188 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
38.6 g
12%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
1.8 g
3%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
4.7 g
9%

Sodium
326 mg
13%

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

Nutritional Information

Lower Fat Banana Nut Bread

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 188
Calories from Fat: 16

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g 3 %
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 326mg 13 %
** Potassium 202mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.6g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 4.7g 9 %
** Sugars 13.9g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 22 %
** Niacin 15 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.