Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Blueberry-Banana Bread


As promised here is the recipe for the most delicious Blueberry-Banana Bread ever. And the best part, it is low-fat. Hard to believe because this bread tastes so decadent, but it is indeed low fat. Each loaf makes 16 servings and each serving (a slice) only has 2 grams of fat and 183 calories. It is the perfect way to use up your fruit that is about to go bad. One little man in our house is a very big fan of this bread (this may be the only way I can get him to eat blueberries).




BLUEBERRY-BANANA BREAD
INGREDIENTS
-2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
-1 cup sugar
-2 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp baking soda
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
-1/4 cup fat free buttermilk
-2 tbsp lemon juice
-2 tbsp canola oil
-2 large egg whites
-1 large egg
-1 tsp grated lemon zest
-1 cup blueberries (I used a whole pint)

GLAZE
-1/2 cup confectioners sugar
-2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
In another bowl combine 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas , 1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk,
2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp canola oil, 2 large egg whites, 1 large egg and 1 tsp grated lemon zest. Stir flour mixture into wet ingredients then stir in 1 cup blueberries.

2.Pour batter into 9x5x3-inch loaf pan coated with baking spray; bake 1 hour. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes.

3.In a bowl combine 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 grated lemon zest. Spread over top loaf; cool completely.

22 comments:

Portuguese Prepster said...

yum! I love banana bread and can't wait to try this low cal version!

Laur said...

That looks delish! Thanks for the recipe!

Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...

Recipe has been pinned. Cannot wait to try this!!

Shrimp and Glitz said...

Yum!! I definitely have to make this soon!

Virginia Belle said...

I love banana bread and could definitely use a lower calorie recipe for it! Thanks for sharing!

Carly Messmer said...

Sounds delicious!

Happiness Is... said...

Ok, I have to ask again - where oh where did you get that frog john john? Adorable!

natasha {schue love} said...

This looks great...that glaze definitely makes this a decadent "looking" treat! :)

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

YES. I think I have everything but the blueberries to make this delish concoction...the glaze seals the deal for me (c:

Becca {A Blonde's Logic} said...

I can't wait to try this! Low cal versions are a way to my heart!

Becca
http://blondeslogic.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

It looks absolutely delicious!

Chassity (Look Linger Love) said...

Yum, I bet lilly would eat this up too.

Laura said...

that looks so yummy and love that it is low cal/fat! your little man is such a doll!!

Julia Ryan said...

yumness. that is all. can't wait for coffee tomorrow!
xoxox

Alicia xoxxo said...

Oh my yumminess!!! THis looks delish!! I will def have to make this! Bananas and blueberries are my favorite! So I know it will be good!!!

Bud and Leo said...

Yummm and seriously that little curl he has is just precious!

Gaby [The Vault Files] said...

I've been waiting for the recipe since you mentioned it! I'll try it even if I have to use canned blueberries!

nicole said...

Once again your recipe rocked! I cited you again on my blog www.portlandtraveler.tumblr.com. Keep the recipes coming:)

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Retired and cooking for the Mrs. said...

Never baked before and since I retired I have started. Your recipe was great. In fact so great that I made a second with rasberries. The only thing I changed is only cooked for 50 minutes and cut the salt in half. Thanks for sharing.

Retired and cooking for the Mrs. said...

Never baked before and since I retired I have started. Your recipe was great. In fact so great that I made a second with rasberries. The only thing I changed is only cooked for 50 minutes and cut the salt in half. Thanks for sharing.

Ragdoll said...

3 STARS.......
I have baked for 30 yrs & BB Nut Bread recipes more than I can count.
My product turned out dry.....I added 1/4 extra cup Btmilk. Also 1 tsp Vanilla. OMG Best Ever!