Lower Fat Banana Nut Bread

Fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat margarine really make a dent in the fat gram count without sacrificing the yumminess factor of this banana nut bread.

• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 egg whites
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¾ cup fat free sour cream
• ⅓ cup raisins (Optional)
• 6 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
• 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray two 8x4x2 inch loaf pans with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine the fat free sour cream, egg whites, vanilla, bananas and margarine and mix on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth, creamy and well blended.

Step 3

Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and light brown sugar into the banana mixture. Stir with a spoon until combined. Add more flour if necessary until a thick and rather resistant dough is formed. Fold in the optional nuts and raisins. Mix for 1 minute on the low speed of an electric mixer. Divide dough evenly between the two loaf pans.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until golden and the center tests done. Remove breads from pans immediately and allow to cool on a rack before slicing.