Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins

This Skinny Banana Bread is perfectly sweet, buttery, and very flavorful. Perfect for a side dish, breakfast, or even as a dessert! 

Makes 12 slices or 12 muffins

2 Points® per slice or muffin


Decadent and Guilt-Free: Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins

Welcome to a culinary journey where indulgence meets wellness with our exquisite Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins. This delightful creation is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a wholesome addition to your daily routine. Whether enjoyed as a side dish, a breakfast delight, or a guilt-free dessert, this recipe promises to tantalize your senses while keeping you on track with your health goals.

Crafting Perfection: The Ingredients:

Begin your journey with culinary precision by gathering the essential ingredients for this Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins. The star of the show is the 3 ripe bananas, medium-large in size, which provide a natural sweetness and moistness. Combined with 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and the subtle sweetness of sugar substitutes – 2 Tbsp brown sugar substitute (Lakanto Golden Sweetener) and 3 Tbsp white sugar substitute (Lakanto Classic Sweetener), the stage is set for a symphony of flavors. Choose between 2 Tbsp of melted Land O’ Lakes made with canola oil light butter or 3 Tbsp of unsweetened applesauce to perfect the texture.

A Symphony of Steps: The Instructions:

Embark on the culinary journey by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and preparing your baking pan or muffin tin with a non-stick cooking spray. Begin the process of crafting perfection by mashing the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl, using a fork to achieve the ideal consistency. Whisk in the egg, vanilla, brown sugar, and white sugar substitutes until the mixture attains a smooth and creamy texture.

In a separate bowl, blend the self-rising flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well incorporated. Gradually introduce these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with care. As the amalgamation progresses, add the melted butter or applesauce, ensuring a delicate balance in the texture. A crucial tip is to avoid over-mixing, as it can impact the final texture of the bread or muffins.

Pour the impeccably crafted batter into the prepared pan, exhibiting the artistry of your culinary finesse. Bake for 30-45 minutes for bread or 18-20 minutes for muffins, or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean, signaling the perfection within.

Culinary Wisdom: Notes and Tips:

As a culinary creator who values versatility, know that you can substitute self-rising flour with wheat, gluten-free flour, almond flour, or all-purpose flour. A slight adjustment of an additional 1/2 tsp of baking powder will ensure the impeccable texture of your creation.

Storage is a breeze – keep your Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days, in the fridge for 5-7 days, or freeze for up to a month. Embrace the flexibility of your creation, tailoring it to your preferred sugar substitutes and exploring the nuanced flavors they bring.

If you opt for unsweetened applesauce, revel in the knowledge that you save an additional point. However, the use of light butter made with canola oil provides a creamy richness that elevates the banana flavor to new heights.

Nutritional Brilliance: Points and Information:

The Weight Watchers myWW points are thoughtfully presented: Blue Points: 0; Green Points: 3; Purple Points: 0. The point value may vary depending on the sugar substitutes chosen. It’s crucial to avoid over-mixing the batter to preserve the delightful texture.

Nutritional information is a tapestry of balance, with each serving (1/12th of the recipe) delivering a mere 93 calories. The total fat is a modest 1g, saturated fat at 0g, cholesterol at 16mg, and sodium at 264mg. Carbohydrates are a blend of 17g, with net carbohydrates at 16g and dietary fiber at 1g. The sweetness is subtle, with 4g of sugar, while protein stands at 2g.

Conclusion: A Culinary Masterpiece:

In conclusion, our Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins embody the perfect fusion of decadence and health-consciousness. Allow this culinary masterpiece to grace your table, making each bite a celebration of flavor and wellness. As a versatile addition to your repertoire, it stands testament to the notion that wholesome eating can be a delightful journey. Whether you savor it with a morning coffee or present it as a delightful dessert, this creation invites you to indulge without compromise. Elevate your culinary experience with the Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins, a testament to the seamless blend of taste and well-being.

Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup self rising flour (I use Gold Medal)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 ripe bananas, medium-large
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Golden Sweetener)
  • 3 Tbsp white sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Classic Sweetener) 
  • 2 Tbsp. Land o’ lakes made with canola oil light butter melted or 3 Tbsp of unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray bread pan (9×5 or 8×4)or a 12 muffin tin with non stick cooking spray
  2. In a large mixing bowl add bananas and use a fork to mash well.
    Whisk in the egg, vanilla, brown sugar and white sugar substitute. Stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl combine, self rising flour, baking powder and soda. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients as you stir. Before the two are completely incorporated add in melted butter. Stir just until barely combined.
  5. DO NOT OVER MIX. (The number one tip is to not over mix or it will ruin the texture)
  6. Pour into pan and bake for 30-45 minutes or (18-20 minutes if making muffins) or until an inserted knife or toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • You can substitute the self rising flour for: wheat, gluten free flour, almond flour, or all-purpose flour however; you’ll want to add an additional 1/2 tsp of baking powder so the texture is on point.
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days, in the fridge for 5-7 days, or the freezer for up to a month.
  • The point value can differ depending on the sugar substitutes you use. 
    It is VERY important to not over mix the batter-otherwise the texture will be off. Just mix until the wet ingredients have been incorporated with the dry ingredients. Then pour batter into prepared pan.If making them into muffins decrease the cooking time to 14-16 minutes.
  • If you use unsweetened applesauce it will save you one additional point. However; I love using the light butter made with canola oil rather than the unsweetened applesauce- it gives the banana a creaminess that you just don’t get from the applesauce!
  • The Lakanto Monkfruit Golden Sweetener (sugar substitute) that is used in this recipe is zero points. Please keep in mind-the point value can vary depending on the brand of sugar substitute you choose to use.