Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread
Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread bakes up tender and moist, with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a wholesome nuttiness from flax meal and whole wheat flour. A touch of low-fat dairy keeps the crumb soft while keeping things lighter. Serve warm for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a cozy treat with coffee.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 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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- 76
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream, and egg whites until well blended.
- 4
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened.
- 5
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 6
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.
- Calories 289.9 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.36 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 52.8 g 19%
- Total Fat 6.14 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 136.64 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 9.01 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 21.97 g --
- Added Sugars 14.19 g High 28%
- Calcium 49.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 459.58 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 6.09 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
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
Whole Grain Better for You Banana Bread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Egg Whites, Salt, and Skim Milk. Each serving provides about 289.9 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Egg Whites, Salt, Skim Milk, Sliced Banana. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whole-Grain Better-for-You 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 289.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread healthy?
- Whole-Grain Better-for-You Banana Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 289.9 calories and 7.36 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 136.64 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.19 g (28% 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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