Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (such as Stevia or Splenda)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (consider adding points if you include these)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard-sized loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, sugar substitute, applesauce, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense banana bread.
- If you’d like to add walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this point.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it.
- Once the banana bread is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the banana bread into 12 portions, and each portion should be approximately one Weight Watchers SmartPoint. Be sure to recalculate the SmartPoints value if you made any modifications to the recipe or if the Weight Watchers guidelines have changed.
This banana bread is a healthier option, and it’s suitable for those following a Weight Watchers plan. Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
