Low Fat Banana Bread

mivitaluna
mivitaluna Posts: 19
edited September 22 in Recipes
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A wonderful banana bread that is lower in fat and calories than most other banana bread recipes.

Ingredients

155g (2/3 cup) caster sugar
60g butter, softened (or use apple sauce for an even lower fat option)
2 eggs (use just egg whites for an even lower fat option)
3 tablespoons water
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
220g (1¾ cups) plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation method
1. Preheat oven to 180 C. Line a loaf pan with baking paper.

2. In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and butter until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, water and bananas until well blended.

3. Mix in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and baking powder until the mixture is just moistened. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to blend all ingredients.

4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour. Bread is done when the top is firm to the touch and a golden brown colour. Time will vary according to loaf size and oven type.

5. When bread is removed from oven, allow it to cool on it's side for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Per Slice (less if you use egg whites and apple sauce)

Energy 710.443 kJ (169.15 calories)
Total Fat 4.9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 274.3 mg
Total Carbs 28.9 g
Fibre 0.9 g
Protein 3.1 g
Sugar 15 g

Replies

  • Stinger97
    Stinger97 Posts: 31
    This is awesome, but I need things converted to... well, things I know. Like fahrenheit. :)
  • domlessome
    domlessome Posts: 5
    This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try it out in the next couple of days :)
  • mivitaluna
    mivitaluna Posts: 19
    This is awesome, but I need things converted to... well, things I know. Like fahrenheit. :)

    There are some great converters out there. Just google what converter you need, for eg, kilos to pounds or Celsius to Fahrenheit. :bigsmile:
    Hope this helps :smile:
    180 ºC = 356 ºF
  • dzdame
    dzdame Posts: 89
    I love banana bread, but what is caster sugar?
  • mivitaluna
    mivitaluna Posts: 19
    I love banana bread, but what is caster sugar?

    Caster sugar is extra-fine or super fine granulated white sugar. Normal white or brown sugar is ok to use in this recipe if needed.
    Caster sugar dissolves quickly due to the fact it is so fine. I think it is sold as superfine sugar in the USA.
    Hope this helps =D
  • nam14uk
    nam14uk Posts: 556 Member
    bumping for later! Thanks for sharing!!
  • butterflyfaerie
    butterflyfaerie Posts: 94 Member
    Does anyone know what 180c is as a Gas Mark?
  • mivitaluna
    mivitaluna Posts: 19
    Does anyone know what 180c is as a Gas Mark?
    The gas mark is 4.
    Here is a good guide for you :bigsmile:
    http://www.hintsandthings.com/kitchen/oventemp.htm
  • mynameisdumbnuts
    mynameisdumbnuts Posts: 111
    How big a slice?

    By the way, caster sugar = powdered sugar in the USA.
  • Genie30
    Genie30 Posts: 316 Member
    tagging so I can try this out tomorrow :-D
  • Genie30
    Genie30 Posts: 316 Member
    tagging so I can try this out tomorrow :-D
  • spacegirlz
    spacegirlz Posts: 68 Member
    BUMP!
  • mlbazemore
    mlbazemore Posts: 252 Member
    bump
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