Low Calorie Banana Bread – Light, Moist & Naturally Sweetened
This low calorie banana bread is moist, naturally sweetened, and made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, ripe bananas, and Greek yogurt. A light and healthy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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2–3 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
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2 eggs or flax eggs
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or applesauce
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2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¼ cups whole wheat or oat flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
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Mash bananas in a bowl. Whisk in eggs, yogurt/applesauce, syrup, and vanilla.
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In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in any add-ins.
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Pour into loaf pan and smooth top.
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Bake 40–50 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
To make vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt. For extra flavor, add nutmeg or orange zest.