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The Best Healthy Banana Bread Recipe From the 90's

This is a lighter healthier version of traditional banana bread, this is a staple recipe for our family and I wanted to share it with you!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread, Healthy, Light, Muffin
Servings: 2 loaves

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixer
  • 2 Loaf Pans
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl add 4 medium ripe bananas. Thoroughly mash bananas with potato masher.
  • Add egg whites and sugar, beat together.
  • Add oil and mix well.
  • Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract to batter. Mix until just combined.
  • Finally, add flour and mix until combined. Mix in semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  • Spray two loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Transfer half the batter into each pan.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for about 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 30 minutes then cover with 1 bread with plastic wrap to trap remaining steam to create a more gooey top, if preferred.
  • Turn out the other bread and place in freezer bag, if desired, to save for later.