Weight Watchers Banana Bread

The smell of freshly baked banana bread is just one of those things that everyone loves! This recipe makes a healthier yet lovely spiced banana loaf with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.

Excellent addition to breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, this healthier version of banana bread is quick to prepare; mix everything and bake! Although this recipe contains a minimal amount of brown sugar, most of the sweetness comes from the ripe bananas and honey, a wonderfully decadent combination that still comes in at only 4 WW points and 230 calories for a slice! 

A slice of this will really satisfy cravings for something sweet and dense and topped with some light butter and a drizzle of honey. It’s also great, popped in a lunchbox or tucked away as a late-night treat.

Why should you try this weight watchers banana bread recipe?

• It has the same moist texture and delicious taste as classic banana bread with fewer calories, fat, and sugar.
• Simple ingredients, you probably have most of them in your pantry!
• Quick and easy to whip up to impress company or to liven up a weekend breakfast.

 Weight Watchers banana bread Ingredients

• Bananas, ripe enough to have brown spots, 3 medium
• Plain flour, 1 ½ cups
• Egg, 1 medium
• Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon, 2 teaspoons
• Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda, 1 teaspoon
• Salt, 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable or canola oil, 2 tablespoons
• Honey, 2 tablespoons – optional

How to make weight watchers banana bread (step by step) 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Add parchment paper to a loaf tin and set aside. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl.
2. Mash the banana in a separate bowl with a fork, then add egg, brown sugar, and oil. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until no flours lumps are remaining.
4. Pour into a loaf tin and top with any extra banana and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs. Cool, then slice and serve with butter and honey.

Weight Watchers banana bread Variations/Substitutions

• I’ve been known to throw in a handful of nuts, seeds, and sugar-free chocolate chips through my batter, which is exceptionally delicious! Add up to ½ cup of extras of your choice (this will affect points value).
• You can replace the brown sugar with a sugar substitute or even leave it out entirely. Adding it gives the loaf an extra depth of flavor and texture, but it’s plenty sweet enough with just the banana. 
• Make sure to use ripe bananas, as they contain the most sweetness. Choose ones that have black spots and a strong fruity scent. 

FAQ/Tips and Tricks Section for Making weight watchers banana bread

• Mash the banana well to ensure it gets evenly distributed.
• Try not to overmix. Stir it just until the flour has completely incorporated.

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Weight Watchers Banana Bread

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Servings 8

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Ripe bananas
• 1 1 /2 cups flour
• 1 medium egg
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
• 2 tbsp honey Optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 180°C. Add parchment paper to a loaf tin and set aside.
• Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl.
• Mash the banana in a separate bowl with a fork then add egg, brown sugar and oil. Mix until well combined.
• Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until there are no flours lumps remaining.
• Pour into a loaf tin and top with any extra banana and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out with a few crumbs. Cool then slice and serve with butter and honey.

Notes

4 WW Points and 230 calories per slide. 

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4.8gFat: 4.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1612mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 8.8gCalcium: 11mgIron: 2.6mg

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