Low Calorie Banana Bread – Moist, Wholesome & Guilt-Free
A moist, naturally sweet, and low calorie banana bread made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oat flour, and Greek yogurt. A perfect lightened-up version of the classic.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
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2 eggs (or flax eggs)
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¼ cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
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¼ cup maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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1 cup oat flour or whole wheat 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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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
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Add eggs, yogurt/applesauce, sweetener, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
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In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir just until mixed.
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Fold in optional add-ins if using.
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Pour into loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Freeze individual slices for easy grab-and-go snacks.
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Add banana slices or oats on top before baking for a decorative finish.