Description
Mom’s Best Fluffy “Skinny” Banana Bread is a light and moist banana bread recipe that uses ripe bananas and a blend of brown and white sugar for balanced sweetness. This recipe yields a fluffy texture without heavy fats, making it a delicious low-calorie treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup melted butter slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk just until smooth and combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Add nuts: Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature. Reheat slices in a toaster or microwave if desired.
Notes
- Calorie Disclaimer: Nutritional info is based on 1 slice without nuts; adding nuts increases calories to about 206 per slice.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dry bread by spooning into measuring cup and leveling off with a knife.
- Use heavily spotted or brown bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep the bread fluffy; mix only until flour disappears.
- Store at room temperature in airtight container for up to 3 days; refrigerating dries out the crumb.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months; thaw in microwave for 20 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
