Reduced Cal Splenda Banana Bread Recipes

REDUCED-CALORIE BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder,baking soda, cinnamon, and salt,set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl stir together egg whites, banana, sugar, and oil; Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until JUST moistened.
• Spray a 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; Spread batter in prepared pan.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted near middle comes out clean.
• Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool throughly on a wire rack; for eaiser slicing, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store overnight.
• Make ahead directions; cool completely, wrap in release foil, then seal in a plastic bag, freeze for up to 3 months.

REDUCED CAL SPLENDA BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Spray a 9x5 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine vinegar/lemon juice with fat free milk (subtract one teaspoon of milk before you add them together) and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
• Blend the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Add oil, milk mixture, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
• Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 45-55 minutes or until rich brown and the center is set.

LOWER FAT BANANA BREAD I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, beat the white sugar and margarine or butter until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, water and bananas with the sugar mixture until it is well blended.
• Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder just until the mixture is moistened. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to blend all ingredients.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for about 60 minutes. Bread is done when the top is firm to the touch and a golden brown color. Time will vary according to loaf size and oven type. When bread is removed from oven, allow it to cool on it's side for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on a rack. This bread is also excellent if you add mini chocolate chips or small fruit pieces to the mix just before baking.

GUILT-FREE BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9" loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 c sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mash bananas and mix in vanilla and yogurt. Set aside. (Sorry guys, you'll need a total of three bowls for this. It's worth it!).
• With your stand mixer or in yet another bowl, beat together remaining sugar (1/2 cup) and softened butter for about 3 minutes until "light and fluffy". Add eggs, one at a time.
• Turn the mixer to low and add a third of the banana mixture. Let mix until just combined. Add half of the dry ingredients. Continue alternating until all the ingredients are combined, scraping down sides if necessary. Try not to overmix.
• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.The book claims using this recipe above each serving (1 loaf divided by 10 slices) is 240 calories. That's compared to a standard banana bread recipe at 320. I usually cut the slices in half again which makes each piece only 120 calories. Not bad for a morning or evening snack.

BANANA BREAD WITH SPLENDA

Steps:

• Beat together liquids add bananas.
• Combine dry ingredients; put in pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes.