Healthy, tasty banana loaf?!
Healthy, tasty banana loaf?
I just made a really delicious banana loaf using the following link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Does anyone know how to make one that's actually healthy, low in calories, *and* tasty (using natural ingredients)?
Answers:
try this one..
Fantastic Low-Fat Banana Bread
You will not even notice that this is a low fat recipe, it is that good! One loaf yields 24 slices with 60 calories each and 1 gram of fat for every slice. Add in chopped nuts if desired but that will increase the the calories. Make a fat-free glaze using 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2-4 teaspoons fat-free milk then drizzle over warm bread. The batter can also be baked in four 4 x 2-inch mini loaf pans, for 30-35 minutes, these freeze very well! 2 eggs can be replaced with the egg substitute.
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 medium)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon maple extract or vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
Grease bottoms only of two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans (if desired you can line the bottoms only of the pans with parchment paper, although baking time will need to be increased).
In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed mix togther the sugar, applesauce, margarine or butter and maple extract until well blended.
Add in the mashed bananas and buttermilk; beat until smooth.
In a small bowl mix together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until JUST blended (do not over mix!).
Add/mix in nuts (if using).
Divide the mixture between the two pans.
Place both pans directly in the MIDDLE of the oven on the oven rack leaving a couple inches between the pans.
Bake for about 1 hour or until the loaves test done.
Cool 10 minutes in pan then loosen the sides of loaves and remove from pans.
Cool completely before slicing.