Healthy Applesauce Banana Bread

Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is essential for heart health and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Healthy Applesauce Banana Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 unit Ripe Bananas
• 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Whole Wheat Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped Walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
3. Add the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 12g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.