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If you love banana bread but thought you couldn't have it while trying to lose weight, you have to try this Weight Watchers Banana Bread. It is so moist and delicious, no one would think it was lower in fat and calories.
Weight Watchers Banana Bread
I love me some banana bread. It is one of my go to things to make. We eat it for breakfast and snacks and even the kids love it.
Sometimes we add chocolate chips or nuts. We have even made it with peanut butter chips. But none of those make the banana bread Weight Watchers approved.
So I played with the recipe and came up with a 1 point Weight Watchers Banana Bread recipe that tastes amazing.
How to Store Banana Bread
Banana Bread can be stored at room temperature. The key to making banana bread last is to make sure it is covered well.
This can be with plastic wrap, a freezer bag or in an airtight container. Anything that protects the bread from being exposed to the air.
Banana bread can also be stored in the refrigerator. It will last a few days longer in the the refrigerator but I prefer it at room temperature.
Can Banana Bread Be Frozen
YES! I love to freeze banana bread. When we make WW banana bread, I always make a double batch and freeze one of the loaves. This lets me have banana bread whenever I want it.
Before I freeze the bread, I like to cut it into slices. Then I wrap each slice with plastic wrap and then I place it in a freezer bag.
This keeps everything from getting freezer burn and keeps the slices all together in one place in the freezer.
How Long Does WW Banana Bread Last
When banana bread is stored at room temperature and covered, it will last for about 4-5 days. If it is stored in the refrigerator, it will last for about 10 days. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Can These Be Made into Banana Muffins
If you want to make these into banana bread muffins, you can easily make the change.
Be sure to spray each muffin tin well with non stick cooking spray or use a cupcake liner. Then, bake the muffins for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
What is the Best Sugar Substitute for This Weight Watchers Banana Bread
I am using Splenda. I like that it is a one to one sugar substitute. That means that if a recipe calls for sugar, I can use Splenda and not have to adjust the amount I am putting in.
With some of the other sugar substitutes you have to adjust it because it is stronger than sugar. Stevia is a good example of this.
How Many Points in Weight Watchers Banana Bread
When you use a sugar substitute in this recipe, it will come in at 1 point per slice on all plans. This is when you are making it into 12 servings. If you made this banana bread using real sugar, it would come in at 5 points.
- Purple Plan - 1 point per serving
- Blue Plan- 1 point per serving
- Green Plan - 1 point per serving
Depending on your Personal Points plan these points might be different. The new plan caters the points to your own personal preferences.
I like to keep the old plans point here because it gives people a nice general idea.
Most people's points changed when they did the new assessment, however, the points per item, for most people, do not change that significantly.
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Important FAQs about Making Homemade Banana Bread
Why ismy banana bread moist?
The reason that banana bread is moist in the first place is because of the bananas. If you add too many bananas to the batter, the bread will seem too moist and not done in the center.
Why is my banana breadsoggyin middle?
Bananas take longer to bake than traditional bread ingredients. You want to make sure you are checking your bread sooner rather than later so that it doesn't overcook, but at the same time, make sure you do not bring the WW banana bread out of the oven too soon.
What to do if bananabreadis raw in the middle?
You want to make sure you test the banana bread before you take it from the oven. Poke the loaf in the center using a butter knife or skewer and make sure it comes out clean. If it does not, bake for another 5 minutes, then check again.
If you have already taken the bread from the oven and let it cool, you can usually place it back in the oven to bake some more. Most times, this will turn out ok.
Does homemade banana bread needtobe refrigerated?
You do not want to store the banana bread in the refrigerator. As long as you are eating the Weight Watchers banana bread in the next few days, you want to keep it on the counter, covered well. Storing any type of bread in the refrigerator tends to dry it out faster.
Is bananabreadgood for a diet? Does banana bread make you gain weight?
Yes and No. It depends. A lot of people wonder if Banana Bread will make you gain weight or if it is bad for you when you are on a diet.
Banana bread is usually filled with sugar and oil as well as carbs, so a typical banana bread recipe can be bad for you on a diet as well as make you gain weight.
When you make this version of Weight Watchers Banana Bread, I cam giving you a lower fat and lower calorie version.
You can make the banana bread with regular sugar, which makes it higher in calories or you can make it with a sugar substitute.
Depending on your lifestyle, whether you want to eat clean or not, either way can still be a better choice than traditional banana bread because it does not have as much as the unhealthy stuff in it, which means, it is better for you.
Can I Add Nuts
A lot of people like to add nuts to their banana bread. I personally don't, but I don't like nuts in my bread.
If you want to add nuts, I recommend adding nuts like pecans or walnuts.
I would dice the nuts very small and use about 1/2 cup to 1 cup depending on how many you like.
Do I Use Ripe Bananas
You want to make sure your bananas are very ripe. Make sure they are very soft and have black spots. This will give you the best tasting and best textured banana.
Why is my Banana Bread gummy
It was overmixed. It is very important to not over mix the banana bread.
Ingredients in Weight Watchers Banana Bread
- Bananas
- Sugar substitute - I am using Splenda, if you are using another substitute. you want the equivalent to 1 cup
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
How to Make Banana Bread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a loaf pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl mash bananas with a fork or potato masher.
Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat in the remaining ingredients until well blended.
Pour mixture into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. The bread is done with a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool on a baking rack.
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Weight Watchers Banana Bread
If you love banana bread but thought you couldn't have it while trying to lose weight, you have to try this Weight Watchers Banana Bread. It is so moist and delicious, no one would think it was lower in fat and calories.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Equipment
Large bowl
potato masher
large spoon or spatula
loaf pan
wire rack
Ingredients
- 3 bananas mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup natural applesauce
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
In a large bowl mash bananas with a fork or potato masher.
Then add in the egg, light brown sugar, applesauce, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Then combine with a large spoon or spatula. Make sure to not overmix the batter. You just want to ensure that everything is mixed together.
Pour mixture into greased loaf pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes. Start testing the loaf at 45 minutes. Either stick a toothpick or skewer into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean the bread is done. If not, put back into the oven for 5 minute increments.
Let cool on a baking rack then flip the loaf out of the pan.
Notes
1 point per slice
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