Baked Banana Bread with Walnuts
Enjoy a healthier take on a classic with our Diabetes-Friendly Banana Bread, where ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce naturally sweeten the loaf without the need for added sugars. Infused with whole wheat flour and optional walnuts for added texture and heart-healthy fats, this bread is a guilt-free indulgence perfect for managing blood sugar levels while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 138.4kcal
Ingredients
- 2 banana ripe, mashed
- 2 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup apple sauce unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.2 banana, 2 egg, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup apple sauce, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.1/4 cup walnuts
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking Tips
- Banana Ripeness: Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better moisture, which is crucial since there's no added sugar.
- Mixing Technique: Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to the wet ingredients; overmixing can lead to a denser loaf.
- Walnut Addition: Adding chopped walnuts is optional but recommended for extra crunch and a boost in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Banana Bread with Walnuts
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
138.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.3
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.2
g
8
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Cholesterol
27.3
mg
9
%
Sodium
150.7
mg
7
%
Potassium
150.3
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
16.4
g
5
%
Fiber
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
3.1
g
3
%
Protein
3.5
g
7
%
Vitamin C
1.8
mg
2
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
13.7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
Magnesium
30.8
mg
8
%
Zinc
0.6
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.