Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas) (0 points)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (0 points)
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (0 points)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (12 points)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (11 points)
  • 2 large eggs (8 points)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (24 points)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (8 points)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, points vary)
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (0 points)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (6 points)

Total points: 69 points / Makes 12 servings

Points per serving: Approximately 6 points per serving (points may vary based on optional ingredients and serving size)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
  1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
  • In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  1. Add Optional Ingredients:
  • Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans (if using), crushed pineapple, and unsweetened shredded coconut into the batter.
  1. Bake:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  1. Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the Hawaiian banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Serve slices of banana bread warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy this delicious Hawaiian banana bread as a treat while keeping track of your Weight Watchers points. Adjust the points accordingly based on any optional ingredients or variations in serving size.