Low Fat Banana Bread

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