Lightened-Up Banana Bread
Lightened-Up Banana Bread bakes up moist and tender with a pronounced banana aroma and gentle sweetness. Using less fat without sacrificing texture, it delivers a soft crumb that’s perfect with coffee or as an afternoon snack. Serve warm for breakfast, tuck into lunchboxes, or slice for a cozy dessert topped with a smear of margarine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Banana Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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
- 54
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, beat the white sugar and margarine or butter until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, water, and bananas with the sugar mixture until well blended.
- 3
Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder just until the mixture is moistened, scraping the sides of the bowl to blend all ingredients.
- 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 60 minutes. The bread is done when the top is firm to the touch and a golden brown color. Time will vary according to loaf size and oven type. When the bread is removed from the oven, let it cool on its side for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool on a rack. This bread is also excellent if you add mini chocolate chips or small fruit pieces to the mix just before baking.
- Calories 169.11 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.39 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 29.77 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.98 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.49 g High --
- Cholesterol 39.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 21.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 14.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 88.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 46.88 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Banana Bread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Banana. Each serving provides about 169.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Banana, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Banana Bread?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Banana Bread healthy?
- Lightened-Up Banana Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 169.11 calories and 3.39 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.06 g (5% 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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