Healthier Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
Banana Bread is one of my all time favorite things. It is so moist and delicious, usually because it is filled with lots of butter and sugar. I like to switch things up and make a Healthier Banana Bread with Streusel Topping. Changing just a few ingredients will make this recipe healthier for you and it will still taste amazing. You will never know the difference!
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How To Make Banana Bread Healthier
When I make yummy snacks for my husband and kids, I like to make them as healthy as I can without sacrificing the taste. Have you ever tried a healthier recipe for something you love and it was just…not good? Me too! There is a happy medium.
Let me tell you how I make this recipe healthier but still delicious.
-Replace Butter With Unsweetened Applesauce
Applesauce is my favorite substitute for oil or butter when baking cake, brownies or sweet breads. It keeps the banana bread so moist, you can’t even tell the difference. I still use 1 tablespoon of butter for the streusel topping, I like the flavor the topping gives, you can leave it out if you prefer.
-Replace Sugar with Local Honey
There are so many different sweeteners out there, find what works for your family’s dietary needs. We love to use local honey in this recipe because that is what we usually have around our house. Local honey can help with allergies.
I still use 1/4 cup of sugar in the banana bread. I believe the extra sweetness is needed as to not ruin the taste. Cutting WAY back on the amount of sugar used helps make this a healthier banana bread option.
One thing I did not change in this recipe is the flour I use. I really don’t like baking much with whole wheat flour. It has more nutrients for you but it tastes way different in my opinion so I still use organic white flour. In my Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins recipe, I don’t use any flour and mix the batter up in a blender, maybe I will try to adapt that recipe to a loaf!
Healthier Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
Banana bread is always a hit around my house. I love making a couple loaves at a time, one loaf with chocolate chips for my kids and one with walnuts for me! Keeping the healthier banana bread on hand is great for snacks or a quick breakfast.
Sometimes my kids eat bananas very quickly and sometimes I’m left with a bunch of brown bananas. This is when banana bread is just necessary. 🙂
This recipe comes together pretty quickly. I had my kids smashing the bananas for me!
INGREDIENTS
Banana Bread
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 mashed bananas, 3 if large, 4 if small
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Streusel Topping
- 1 T butter, softened
- 2 T sugar
- 2 T flour
How To Make Healthier Banana Bread
Preheat your oven to 350° F
In a mixing bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, eggs, bananas, and honey. Mix until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet.
Mix together until incorporated.
Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour into a greased loaf pan. Side aside while you make the topping.
How To Make Streusel Topping For Banana Bread
In a small mixing bowl, mix together all the streusel ingredients. I just use my fingers, they work better than anything else.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of your healthier banana bread.
Bake for 40-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
That’s it!
ENJOY!
I like my banana bread with walnuts, warmed up and a little butter on top.
What is your favorite way to eat banana bread? Let me know in the comments below!
Healthier Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
Moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make and perfect every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 mashed bananas, 3 if large, 4 if small
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- Streusel Topping
- 1 T butter, softened
- 2 T sugar
- 2 T flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- In a mixing bowl, sift the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda and salt, together. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, eggs, bananas, and honey. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan. Side aside while you make the topping.
- To make the topping, mix all the streusel ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the topping on the banana bread mixture.
- Bake for 40-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- ENJOY!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 27gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 3g
Nutrition without walnuts or chocolate chips Nutrition is calculated with products I use, therefore it is not always accurate.
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