3-Ingredient Low Fat Banana Bread

WW Recipe of the Day: 3-Ingredient Low Fat Banana Bread

My favorite thing to make with overripe bananas is banana bread. Of all the recipes I've tried through the years the one I keep returning to again and again is this simple from scratch low fat banana bread.

I'd never considered making banana bread from a cake mix until recently when I was running low on flour and I'm so glad I did! This quick and easy recipe for 3-Ingredient Banana Bread is delicious—everyone who tried it loved it's light texture.

All you need is 3-4 ripe bananas, eggs, and a box of cake mix to make this low fat banana bread. Talk about easy peasy!

Sliced low-fat banana bread

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Easy Low Fat Banana Bread?

According to my calculations, each serving has 99 calories and:

3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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I cut each loaf into 12 slices making 24 servings.

How to Make Easy Low Fat 3-Ingredient Banana Bread

Ready to make the banana bread

Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients.

Mixing the ingredients

Step 2: In large bowl, mash the bananas well then stir in the cake mix and eggs until well combined.

Ready to bake the banana bread

Step 3: Divide the batter evenly between the pans.

Fresh baked banana bread

Step 4: Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaves comes out clean and inside of cracks do not look wet.

Cooking Notes

I like to line my pans with parchment paper but it isn't necessary provided they are nonstick pans and well coated with cooking spray.
Variations

• Different Cake Mix Flavors: White, Chocolate, Spice, Strawberry, Pineapple, Butter, Butter Pecan
• Additions: Chocolate Chips, Coconut, Chopped Nuts, Blueberries, Chopped Strawberries, Crushed Pineapple

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3-Ingredient Low Fat Banana Bread

A super quick and easy light and delicious banana bread you can stir together in minutes with just 3 ingredients - cake mix, mashed bananas and eggs.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time50 mins

Servings (adjustable): 24

Calories: 99

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 box (about 15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• ▢ 3-4 bananans very ripe, mashed
• ▢ 3 large eggs

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray and then line with parchment paper if desired. (The parchment paper isn't necessary but makes removal easier.)
• In a large bowl, mash the bananas well, then add the dry cake mix and eggs and mix until well combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaves comes out clean and inside of cracks do not look wet.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool 15 minutes in pans on wire racks. Remove loaves from pans to continue cooling on racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours, to prevent crumbling when slicing.
• Cut into 24 slices.

Recipe Notes

I like to line my pans with parchment paper but it isn't necessary provided they are nonstick pans and well coated with cooking spray.

Variations:

• Different Cake Mix Flavors: White, Chocolate, Spice, Strawberry, Pineapple, Butter, Butter Pecan
• Additions: Chocolate Chips, Coconut, Chopped Nuts, Blueberries, Chopped Strawberries, Crushed Pineapple

Servings: 24 slices

3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

Nutrition Facts

3-Ingredient Low Fat Banana Bread

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 99 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 0.6g2%

Protein 2g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredient banana bread, cake mix banana bread, low fat banana bread

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Recipe Source: Betty Crocker

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

If you like this 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Banana Bread you might also like:

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• 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
• 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
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