Low-Calorie Greek Yogurt Applesauce Banana Bread Recipe
This recipe provides a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread by incorporating Greek yogurt and almond flour. With the added benefits of mashed bananas and applesauce, this banana bread is both moist and satisfying, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 180g
- ½ cup almond flour 60g
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar of choice 100g, use monk fruit sweetener for lower sugar option
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅔ cups mashed bananas 150g, from fully ripe bananas (about 1 ½ medium size)
- ⅓ cup applesauce 112g , about one 4 oz applesauce cup
- ½ cup Greek yogurt 120g
- 3 Tbsp light olive oil , or other neutral flavored oil
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, mashed bananas, applesauce, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and almond milk until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until you have a smooth batter. The batter will be thick.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mgZinc: 0.2mg***Net Carbs: 20g
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