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banana bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread packed with chocolate chips and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium 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, set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
  5. Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  6. Add flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into loaf pan; bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

This banana bread is perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack, deliciously moist and loaded with chocolate chips.