Description

Mom’s Best Fluffy “Skinny” Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas and a touch of sweetness from brown and white sugars. This healthier version keeps the calorie count low without sacrificing taste, featuring warm cinnamon and optional crunchy nuts. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to a tender, fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

3 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup melted butter slightly cooled
2 large eggs beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk them together to distribute everything evenly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add the beaten eggs, melted butter (slightly cooled), and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients until fully combined.
Combine Wet & Dry: Pour the wet banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a whisk, gently mix until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to over-mix to keep the bread fluffy and tender.
Add Nuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if you choose to use them, distributing evenly without overworking the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be warmed in a toaster or microwave.

Notes

Calorie Disclaimer: The nutrition info is based on 1 slice without nuts; adding nuts increases calories to approximately 206 per slice.
Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon and level flour instead of scooping directly to avoid a dry loaf.
Bananas: Use overripe, heavily spotted or brown bananas for best flavor and moisture.
Don’t Over-Mix: Mix wet and dry ingredients until flour just disappears to maintain fluffiness.
Storage: Keep bread in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days; refrigerating may dry it out.
Freezing: Slice cooled loaf, wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months; thaw in microwave for 20 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 179 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg