{"id":121050,"date":"2026-01-22T00:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=121050"},"modified":"2026-05-29T02:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:20:17","slug":"moms-skinny-fluffy-banana-bread-179-calories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/moms-skinny-fluffy-banana-bread-179-calories\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom&#8217;s Fluffy Banana Bread (179 Calories)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t just another banana bread. This is the result of a years long negotiation between me (constantly on a diet) and my mom, affectionately know as Bela (who believes butter is a love language).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been following Cafe Delites for a while, you know about my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/banana-bread\/\">Best Ever Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips<\/a><\/strong>. It is decadent, rich, and frankly, a calorie bomb. But back in the day, I was always begging my mum to make me something that tasted like <em>her<\/em> baking but wouldn&#8217;t ruin my progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted the fluffiness. I wanted the moist crumb. But I wanted it for <strong>100 calories less per slice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of slices of brown banana bread resting on a wire tray \" class=\"wp-image-121064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-13-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-diet-compromise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Diet Compromise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I say this is the Best Way to use ripe bananas, I mean it. Most low-calorie cakes taste like cardboard or rubber. Not this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Stats:<\/strong> It clocks in at <strong>179 calories per slice<\/strong>. Compare that to Starbucks (400+) or my chocolate chip version (270+), and you\u2019re winning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Texture:<\/strong> Unlike dense healthy breads, this uses a specific balance of baking powder and baking soda to get a rise that is incredibly fluffy. Mom still uses good old-fashioned natural sugars in this recipe, both types, brown and white, most of my recipes use sugar alternatives but this changes the texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mom Approved:<\/strong> Bela actually prefers this one with her morning coffee because it\u2019s not overly heavy, just like my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-fluffy-pancakes\/\">world&#8217;s most fluffiest pancakes<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-is-this-banana-bread-lighter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is This Banana Bread Lighter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be wondering: <em>&#8220;Karina, this has butter and sugar&#8230; how is it lighter?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fair question. This banana bread isn\u2019t trying to be diet food. It\u2019s a softer, lighter take on classic banana bread, made with less added sugar and less fat than many traditional recipes, while still keeping that moist, fluffy texture everyone actually wants in a slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less Fat, Still Moist:<\/strong> Instead of relying on a large amount of oil, this recipe uses melted butter for flavor and moisture. You still get that rich banana bread taste, but without making the loaf feel heavy or greasy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripe Bananas Do The Work:<\/strong> Overripe bananas bring natural sweetness, moisture, and structure, which means you don\u2019t need as much added sugar. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and softer the bread will be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Fluffier Crumb:<\/strong> Baking powder and baking soda help the loaf rise into a softer, airier crumb instead of baking up dense. The result is a generous slice that still feels satisfying without being overly rich.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A More Realistic Treat:<\/strong> At 179 calories per slice, it\u2019s a lighter option compared to many bakery-style banana breads, but it still tastes like banana bread should: buttery, sweet, soft, and full of banana flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get all the comfort of a warm slice of <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-fudgy-chocolate-cake\/\">chocolate cake<\/a> for roughly the same calories as a protein bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-the-science-of-fluffy-vs-dense\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients: The Science of Fluffy vs. Dense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bela didn&#8217;t just throw things in a bowl. She engineered this to be lighter. Here is the breakdown of why these specific ingredients make the cut for the lighter version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of all the ingredients needed to make banana bread resting in bowl on top of a grey bench\" class=\"wp-image-121067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Leavening Powerhouse (Baking Powder + Baking Soda):<\/strong> Most banana breads are dense and heavy. The secret to the <strong>Fluffy<\/strong> claim in the title is using <em>both<\/em> 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1\/2 teaspoon of baking soda. This double lift ensures the batter rises high and airy, rather than sitting heavy in your stomach. This is a secret to most of my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-pancake-recipes-shrove-tuesday\/\">fluffy pancake recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Sugar Blend (Brown vs. White):<\/strong> We use a specific ratio here: <strong>1\/2 cup Brown Sugar<\/strong> provides the deep molasses flavor and essential moisture (keeping it soft for days), while the <strong>1\/4 cup White Sugar<\/strong> is crucial for creating those crisp, golden edges that everyone fights over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Melted Butter (Not Oil):<\/strong> To keep the calories at 179 per slice, we opted for <strong>Melted Butter<\/strong> instead of oil. Oil is 100% fat and higher in calories. Butter gives that unbeatable bakery flavor for fewer calories, and melting it ensures the crumb stays tender without being greasy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over-ripe Bananas:<\/strong> Since we are using less sugar than in my other recipe, your bananas need to be <strong>ugly<\/strong>. We want black spots, brown skins, and soft fruit. This natural fructose adds the sweetness we need without spiking the calorie count with extra refined sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinnamon &amp; Vanilla:<\/strong> These are non-negotiable for that warm home smell. They trick your palate into thinking the bread is sweeter than it actually is!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nuts (Optional but Recommended):<\/strong> Walnuts or Pecans add a necessary crunch to contrast the soft crumb. If you are strictly watching calories, you can skip them, but Bela says <em>live a little!<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note<\/strong> that your calories per slice will go up to 206 per slice by adding in walnuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-the-best-fluffy-banana-bread\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make The Best Fluffy Banana Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a classic wet into dry method. No stand mixer required, just a bowl and a wooden spoon (or a fork if you\u2019re like me and hate dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a clear glass bowl filled with dry ingredients like flour and cocoa powder with a metal whisk resting on the side of the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-121052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a glass bowl with all the dry ingredients mixed with a metal whisk which is currently resting on the side of the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-121053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t just dump them in. <strong>Whisk them.<\/strong> This acts like sifting it breaks up the brown sugar clumps and distributes the baking powder evenly. This is the secret to getting that consistent fluffy rise across the whole loaf, so you don&#8217;t end up with dense spots.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a glass bowl with wet ingredients being mixed into the dry ingredients and a glass jug of liquid being poured into the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-121054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Peel your 3 large ripe bananas. In a separate medium bowl, mash them with a fork. For this specific recipe, I prefer a mash that is mostly smooth but still has small chunks. Those small chunks bake into little pockets of creamy banana custard inside the bread. You want about 1 1\/4 cups of mash total. Melt your 1\/2 cup of butter, but <strong>let it cool slightly<\/strong> before using. If the butter is piping hot when you add the eggs in the next step, you risk scrambling them. You want the butter liquid but tepid. This ensures a silky batter rather than a greasy one. Add the slightly cooled butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract directly into your mashed bananas. Mix until fully combined. Mixing the wet ingredients separately ensures the egg and butter emulsify with the banana <em>before<\/em> hitting the flour. This prevents overworking the dough later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a bowl of flour and wet ingredients being poured into the dry ingredients from above the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-121055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry flour mixture. Switch to a wooden spoon or spatula. <strong>Mix only until the flour streaks disappear.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a green spatula mixing both the wet ingredients and dry ingredients in a glass bowl sitting on top of a bench\" class=\"wp-image-121056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>The Fluffy Secret:<\/strong> This is where the magic happens. If you beat this like a cake batter, you activate the gluten and the bread will be tough and rubbery. Stop mixing the second you can\u2019t see white flour. Lumps are okay!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of all the ingredients in a large glass bowl being mixed together\" class=\"wp-image-121057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>If you are adding the 1\/2 cup of walnuts or pecans, sprinkle them in now and fold them in with just 2 or 3 gentle turns of the spatula. I like to reserve a small handful of nuts to scatter on top of the batter <em>before<\/em> it goes into the oven. It gives the loaf a bakery style look and adds a toasted crunch to the crust.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of a green spatual filling a rectangular loaf pan which is lined with parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-121059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Grease a 9&#215;5 inch loaf pan lightly, then line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides. The overhang acts as handles. When the loaf is hot and fragile, you can lift it straight out without it breaking apart a trick I learned after ruining too many loaves trying to tip them out upside down! Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. (<a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/6579b7fa\">I&#8217;m using a silicon baking tray from Amazon<\/a> in the photo as it has a non-stick surface, just gently press the bottom of the loaf pans for baking to remove the bread easily, very easy to take off the mold. You can save calories on the greasing)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of banana bread baked in a rectangular loaf pan resting on a wire tray cooling\" class=\"wp-image-121060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>How to tell it&#8217;s done:<\/strong> The toothpick test is classic (it should come out clean), but I also use the &#8220;Spring Back&#8221; test. Gently press the center of the dome; if it springs back immediately, it&#8217;s ready. If it leaves a dent, it needs another 5 minutes. <strong>Cooling:<\/strong> Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use those parchment handles to lift it onto a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-banana-bread\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Serve With Banana Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this bread is so light, you have plenty of room to pair it with something fun! Here is how I build a full breakfast around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For The Protein Queen:<\/strong> If you want a full cafe style breakfast under 400 calories, pair a warm slice of this bread (fresh from a toaster) with a <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/breakfast-egg-muffins-3-ways\/\">breakfast egg muffin<\/a>. The savory bacon and cheddar muffins contrast perfectly with the sweet banana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For The Coffee Shop Vibe:<\/strong> You cannot have banana bread without a good coffee. If you want to feel fancy and since you saved calories on the cake, whip up <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/dalgona-whipped-coffee\/\">some dalgona coffee<\/a>. The fluffy coffee foam on top matches the fluffiness of this bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Freshness:<\/strong> I love serving this with a side of <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/honey-lime-fruit-salad-recipe\/\">lime fruit salad with honey<\/a>. The zest in the dressing cuts through the sweetness of the banana bread and makes the whole plate feel like a tropical holiday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faq-s\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769055586052\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why did my banana bread turn out dense or rubbery?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is almost always caused by <strong>over mixing the batter<\/strong>. Once you add the wet ingredients to the dry, you should only fold until the flour just disappears. If you use a mixer or beat it too vigorously, you activate the gluten in the flour, which turns your fluffy loaf into a dense, rubbery brick. Use a wooden spoon or spatula and stop mixing as soon as you see the last streak of white flour vanish.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769055624205\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this gluten free or dairy free?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Since this recipe relies on moisture from the bananas and brown sugar, it adapts well.<br\/><strong>For Gluten<\/strong> <strong>Free:<\/strong> Swap the all-purpose flour for a high quality 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (like Bob&#8217;s Red Mill). The texture may be slightly more crumbly, but still delicious.<br\/><strong>For Dairy<\/strong> <strong>Free:<\/strong> Replace the melted butter with melted coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil. Just note that coconut oil might add a slight coconut flavor and will change the calorie count slightly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769055688481\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I store it so it stays moist?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Because this recipe uses less fat than traditional banana bread, storage is key.<br\/><strong>Room Temperature:<\/strong> Keep it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 days.<br\/><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> We actually <strong>don&#8217;t recommend<\/strong> refrigerating it, as the cold air can dry out the crumb faster.<br\/><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> This is the best long-term option! Slice the loaf, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw a slice in the microwave for 20-30 seconds for that fresh out of the oven taste.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a top down view of slices of banana bread resting on top of a tray\" class=\"wp-image-121066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Best-Banana-Bread-23.jpg 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wprm-block-text-none\">Mom&#8217;s Best Fluffy Banana Bread (179 Calories)<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-121142 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"121142\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">slices<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bela&#039;s famous secret recipe for the Best Fluffy Banana Bread! This loaf is buttery, incredibly moist, and uses a special melted butter method to stay light. It tastes just like the bakery version but with 100 fewer calories per slice. 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;brown sugar&#032;packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;white granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;large&#032;ripe bananas&#032;mashed (about 1 1\/4 cup)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ripe bananas<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">mashed (about 1 1\/4 cup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;melted butter&#032;slightly cooled\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">melted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">slightly cooled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large&#032;eggs&#032;beaten\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beaten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;chopped walnuts or pecans&#032;(optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped walnuts or pecans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-121142-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-121142-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"121142\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease a 9&#215;5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium mixing bowl, using a fork, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then, eggs, melted butter and vanilla, mix with a whisk until combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a whisk until smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fold in chopped nuts, if using.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour into prepared pan and bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-121142-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve warm from a toaster or microwave or at room temperature.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-121142\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Recipe: Mom&amp;apos;s Secret &quot;Skinny&quot; Banana Bread Recipe \ud83e\udd2b (Moist &amp; Fluffy)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EOZYxhoVOQw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-121142-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Calorie Disclaimer:<\/b> The nutritional information is calculated based on 1 slice (without nuts). <b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\">If you add the 1\/2 cup of walnuts or pecans, the count increases to approximately 206 calories per slice.<\/b><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Measure Flour Correctly:<\/b> For the lightest texture, do not scoop the flour directly from the bag. Instead, <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">spoon the flour<\/b> into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Too much flour will yield dry bread!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Bananas:<\/b> Use bananas that are heavily spotted or brown. If they are yellow or green, the bread will lack sweetness and moisture.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Don&#8217;t Over-Mix:<\/b> When combining wet and dry ingredients, stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears. Over-mixing will make the loaf rubbery instead of fluffy.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Storage:<\/b> Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. <b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">Do not refrigerate<\/b> as the cold air will dry out the crumb.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Freezing:<\/b> Slice the cooled loaf, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the microwave for 20 seconds.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-121142-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">slices<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">179<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container 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var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">196<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">120<\/span><span 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