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Banana Bread

This classic banana bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with ripe bananas and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pcs ripe bananas
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1.25 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 oz mini chocolate chips
  • Smart Balance baking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mash bananas in a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  5. Add egg whites, mashed bananas, vanilla, and apple sauce; beat until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

This banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Feel free to add nuts or other mix-ins if desired.