Learn my tricks for an easy Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread that bakes up irresistibly delicious and moist. You can even whip it up super quick in the blender!

overhead view of sliced Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread with chocolate chips

It is just the best feeling waking up to notice banana bread sitting on the counter waiting to be devoured. You know it’s going to be even better than it was the first day, if that’s even possible. Banana bread is seriously my favorite, but I can get a little carried away with eating a few too many slices. Anyone else?

overhead view of ripe bananas in a blender

After craving a thick warm slice of banana bread for weeks, I just knew a guilt-free banana bread version had to happen. This banana bread comes to you with a few secrets that make it lightened up, but keeps it tasty and gives it a wonderful moist texture. I also wanted it to be super simple and I know how much you guys love mixing recipes up in the blender…. my banana oat pancakes happen to be one of the most popular recipes at Kim’s Cravings, so I made sure all of the ingredients could be thrown into the blender, mixed and then conveniently poured into a loaf pan.

Low batter of Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread being poured from a blender into a loaf pan

 

HOW TO MAKE A LOW FAT FLOURLESS BANANA BREAD THAT’S INCREDIBLE:

    1. I used old fashioned rolled oats instead of flour. Using oats for baking whole grain treats is a favorite of mine. The oats add substance, giving this bread its deliciously hearty texture. And without any flour weighing down the recipe, the sweetness of the bananas really shines through.
    2. Not exactly surprising, but the bananas truly are the key to making good banana bread. You must use very ripe bananas! The ones with more brown spots than yellow are ideal. Brown bananas have a stronger flavor and more natural sweetness than the really yellow ones. If you use yellow bananas or yellow bananas with a few brown spots, your banana bread may taste bland. It’s totally worth waiting for your bananas to turn extremely brown and speckled!
    3. As long as you use those really ripe bananas, you’ll only need to add a touch of sweetener. I used only 1/4 cup xylitol sweetener (like this XyloSweet!) to boost the natural sweetness. You can experiment with sweeteners of choice. Maple syrup or honey would also be great choices. I would still use about 1/4 cup, or 1/2 cup if you want your bread really sweet.
    4. The bananas not only provide flavor and sweetness, they also help with the tender texture. Yet another reason why ripe bananas are best. The pure yellow ones are much starchier, so they won’t produce the same tender texture. Because we’re not using any butter or oil, it’s really important to use those supremely ripe bananas! The applesauce helps with this tender texture and also makes the banana bread perfectly moist.
    5. My favorite secret ingredient in this bread is vinegar! Just a small amount that you’ll never taste! The vinegar works in this bread by reacting with the baking soda, which will help the banana bread rise better and also helps with the tender texture.
    6. To keep the bread from sinking in the middle, you’ll want to make sure you bake it long enough. Leaving it in the oven longer can result in an overly brown or burnt top. Covering the bread with foil acts as a shield, preventing that burned top, while still allowing the center to keep cooking through. Partway through baking, you’ll quickly remove the foil and immediately pop the pan back in the oven. (Act FAST! If you take too long, your loaf will start to sink!) Removing the foil allows the center to turn a nice golden brown during the last part of baking.
    7. Last important step. For the best texture, wait until the banana bread has fully cooled before slicing into it. The center is still “setting” while it cools, so cutting into it before the center is at room temperature isn’t a good idea. Once the sides of your banana bread feel like it’s at room temperature, you can pop the loaf in the fridge until the bottom feels chilled to speed up the cooling process.

Front view of Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread topped with mini chocolate chips and cut in slices on a loaf board

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Hope you guys love this bread as much as I do. If you make it be sure to snap a picture and tag it on Instagram using #kimscravings and @kimscravings IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I’ll see your picture! ?) Also, leave a comment below!

overhead view of woman's hand holding a slice of Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread that is topped with mini chocolate chips

overhead view of sliced Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread with chocolate chips
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Low Fat Flourless Banana Bread

Yield: 8 thick slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
The best low fat banana bread, whipped up in your blender!
Author: Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats*
  • 1/2 cup protein powder, vanilla or plain (or additional oats)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Xylitol, like Swerve or XyloSweet, or other sweetener that measures like sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas, about 3 large
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (I used one snack pack)
  • Optional: Chocolate chips for topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a blender, blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into prepared bread pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool and slice into 8 slices. Enjoy! Store any leftovers in fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to one month.

Notes

*Use gluten free, if needed
**Nutritional information is calculated using Ideal Lean Vanilla Protein Powder and 1 tablespoon Enjoy Life semi-sweet chips.
***A note on pan size: I used a 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan; if you only have a 9- by 5-inch pan, start checking for doneness 5 to 10 minutes earlier.
****Store banana bread at room temperature up to 2 days, in the refrigerator up to 5 days, or in the freezer up to 3 months.
*****For healthy banana muffins: Divide the batter between muffin cups then bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Author: Kim
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Serving: 1thick slice, Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 24.4g, Protein: 8.7g, Fat: 1.9g, Saturated Fat: 0.6g, Cholesterol: 0.6mg, Sodium: 195.2mg, Potassium: 238.1mg, Fiber: 3.4g, Sugar: 7.6g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 4.7mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 0.4mg

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