An easy & healthy recipe for cozy banana bread made with unsweetened applesauce & plain Greek yogurt (no oil) + fresh orange zest and juice, chopped nuts & dark chocolate chips. Cut it into thick slices & store it in the fridge or freezer for a fragrant & flavor-packed snack any time of the day. (gluten-free & dairy-free option)
One of my favorite snacks is a thick slice of homemade banana bread or a banana muffin (like strawberry or double chocolate). I like to smear it with creamy peanut butter for extra protein, pair it with a tasty beverage, and settle down with a good book for a cozy reading session.
When I'm craving something a bit lighter (usually in the warmer months), I swap out part or all of the oil in my banana bread recipes for applesauce, which adds moisture + a mild sweetness without the extra fat.
Homemade Banana Bread With Applesauce
In today's recipe I decided to do half applesauce & half plain Greek yogurt so I could add back in some healthy fat + protein to make the bread more balanced nutritionally. I always buy whole milk yogurt (better for absorbing fat-soluble vitamins D, E & K), but you can use low-fat or non-fat if that's what you prefer.
Even without the oil, this healthier version is still moist & packed with tons of flavor from the combo of banana + orange + vanilla. The major difference? It's not quite as rich & tender in terms of texture. If you want your banana bread to have those qualities, omit the yogurt and use your favorite cooking oil instead (mine is avocado oil).
I'm perfectly fine losing some of the richness in this case, as it's a good excuse for me to use up the half empty containers of unsweetened applesauce + yogurt lingering in my fridge. Surely I'm not the only one!
Healthy Banana Bread
It seems like the only times I use applesauce these days is for my pumpkin apple muffins or make-ahead lunch boxes, so I need extra ideas if you have them!
The ingredients are super simple, so you likely have everything you need on hand right now. I almost always keep a few navel oranges in my fridge (it extends their shelf life) for smoothies or baking since it's a cheap way to add a ton of flavor. If you have any extra, use the zest for herb & citrus salt.
The prep is quick & easy for this healthy banana bread. Grab what you need out of your pantry & fridge and you'll be ready to bake in 10 minutes or less.
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe (low Calorie)
An easy recipe for cozy banana bread made with applesauce & Greek yogurt (no oil) + fresh orange zest and juice, chopped nuts & chocolate chips. Cut it into thick slices & store it in the fridge or freezer for a healthy, fragrant & flavor-packed snack any time of the day. (gluten-free & dairy-free option)
DAIRY-FREE + RICHER OPTION: Omit the yogurt and use 1/2 cup of cooking oil instead (like avocado oil or melted coconut oil). This will create a richer banana bread so if that's what you're looking for while still getting some of the extra moisture from the applesauce, then go for this version.
MEAL PREP + FREEZER OPTION: If you're making this ahead of time, cool the banana bread completely, slice it into thick pieces, place squares of parchment paper in between each piece so they don't stick together, and store the loaf in a ziptop bag in the freezer. Pull out what you need and it will come to room temp fairly quickly (30-ish minutes). This is the best option for ensuring that your banana bread stays super fresh.
Healthy No Added Sugar Banana Bread
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Update (June 2021): This recipe was originally published in January 2015, but I've recently updated the post with all new photos, a printable recipe card with updated ingredients & additional helpful tips.
PAID ENDORSEMENT DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. However, I ONLY recommend helpful products that I myself would use. And I'm really picky about what I share with you guys. Recommending products that I love or want to own helps me cover the costs of running this blog and keep providing you with free, helpful information. And it costs nothing extra for you. Thanks! MEDICAL DISCLOSURE: The information included on this website is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. None of the opinions expressed here are meant to diagnose or treat any disease or illness. You should always consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for your own situation or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.
One Bowl Applesauce Bread
An easy recipe for cozy banana bread made with applesauce & Greek yogurt (no oil) + fresh orange zest and juice, chopped nuts & chocolate chips. Cut it into thick slices & store it in the fridge or freezer for a healthy, fragrant & flavor-packed snack any time of the day. (gluten-free & dairy-free option)
DAIRY-FREE + RICHER OPTION: Omit the yogurt and use 1/2 cup of cooking oil instead (like avocado oil or melted coconut oil). This will create a richer banana bread so if that's what you're looking for while still getting some of the extra moisture from the applesauce, then go for this version.
MEAL PREP + FREEZER OPTION: If you're making this ahead of time, cool the banana bread completely, slice it into thick pieces, place squares of parchment paper in between each piece so they don't stick together, and store the loaf in a ziptop bag in the freezer. Pull out what you need and it will come to room temp fairly quickly (30-ish minutes). This is the best option for ensuring that your banana bread stays super fresh.
Healthy No Added Sugar Banana Bread
© The Rising Spoon. All images & content are copyright protected. Please do not reprint this recipe without my written permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please take your own pictures, rewrite the directions in your own words, and link to this post as the original source. Thank you!
Update (June 2021): This recipe was originally published in January 2015, but I've recently updated the post with all new photos, a printable recipe card with updated ingredients & additional helpful tips.
PAID ENDORSEMENT DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. However, I ONLY recommend helpful products that I myself would use. And I'm really picky about what I share with you guys. Recommending products that I love or want to own helps me cover the costs of running this blog and keep providing you with free, helpful information. And it costs nothing extra for you. Thanks! MEDICAL DISCLOSURE: The information included on this website is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. None of the opinions expressed here are meant to diagnose or treat any disease or illness. You should always consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for your own situation or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.
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