Welcome to our kitchen, where we're swapping out the oil for something even better in our delicious oil free banana bread! This healthier twist on a classic favorite maintains all the moisture and flavor you love, while cutting out the extra fat. By using ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, we create a naturally sweet and tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make—just mash, mix, and bake! Join us as we explore this guilt-free treat that the whole family will adore. Ready to indulge in a slice of goodness? Let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) flour (whole wheat, unbleached all-purpose, or gluten-free blend)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or other sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 small or 3 large overripe bananas (about 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cups), mashed
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (use only if needed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
4. **Combine Mixtures**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add plant-based milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
5. **Bake**: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool and Enjoy**: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious, oil-free banana bread!
Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for an extra treat! Enjoy your baking!
Total Estimated Nutritional Content for the Entire Loaf
- Calories: 1,402 kcal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol:0 mg
- Sodium: 2,800 mg (combined sodium from baking powder and baking soda)
- Total Carbohydrates: 310 g
- Dietary Fiber: 22.5 g
- Sugars: 57 g
- Protein: 35 g
Notes:
- These values are approximations and can vary based on specific ingredient brands and types.
- The sodium content is notably high due to the baking soda and baking powder, so if sodium intake is a concern, consider adjusting those amounts.
- If you use the plant-based milk, the total calories and fat will be slightly higher as indicated previously.
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