Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread is tender and warmly spiced, with cinnamon and nutmeg enhancing the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Applesauce keeps it moist without heaviness, while flaxseed and whole wheat flour add a hearty, wholesome texture. Studded with walnuts for a toasty crunch, it’s perfect for breakfast, a coffee break, or an afternoon snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Whole Wheat 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
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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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- 66
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
- 2
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine bananas, eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, flaxseed meal, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until the batter is uniform. Add walnuts and stir lightly just until evenly dispersed. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 5
Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes. Take the loaves out of the pans and cool about 5 minutes more before serving.
- Calories 151.7 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.6 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 24.37 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.7 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 29.49 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 66.4 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.71 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 215.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 8.84 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 151.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread healthy?
- Lightened-Up Whole Wheat Banana Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 151.7 calories and 4.6 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, 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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