Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread
Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread bakes up tender and moist, with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a hint of maple that complements warm cinnamon. Applesauce and Greek yogurt keep it soft without heavy fats, making each slice balanced and comforting. Perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an after-school snack, it’s a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.92 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- 3
Whisk the applesauce and maple syrup together in a large bowl. Add the eggs and whisk until well blended. Add the bananas, yogurt, and milk; mix until combined but still lumpy. Whisk in the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a large wooden spoon, gently fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture until fully combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
- Calories 294.69 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 5.42 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 33.65 g 12%
- Total Fat 14.89 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 47.7 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 120.39 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 8.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 201.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 12.11 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Kid Friendly Light Banana Bread is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, All Purpose Flour, Applesauce, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 294.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread healthy?
- Kid-Friendly Light Banana Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 294.69 calories and 5.42 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.39 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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