Low Calorie Banana Bread – Moist, Light, and Naturally Sweetened
A light and healthy banana bread made with Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, and whole grains — naturally sweetened and low in calories for guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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1 egg + 1 egg white
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½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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½ cup oat flour (or more whole wheat flour)
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1 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla.
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In another bowl, mix flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
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Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then on a wire rack completely.
Notes
Optional: Fold in ¼ cup chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips, or blueberries. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.