Healthy, Kid-Friendly Banana Bread
Description
Instead of using white sugar in banana bread, this recipe uses maple syrup, applesauce, and Greek yogurt and transforms overripe bananas into a moist, kid-friendly banana bread.
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose white flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup applesauce
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1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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3 ripe bananas, mashed, or more to taste
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1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
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1/3 cup low-fat milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
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ground cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3
Whisk together applesauce and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add eggs and whisk until well blended. Add bananas, yogurt, and milk; mix until combined but still lumpy. Whisk in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Fold flour mixture slowly into banana mixture with a large wooden spoon until fully combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Slice and serve.