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Description
Delicious banana bread bars made without added sugar for a healthier treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze extras for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg