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Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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Some days the sun just doesn’t want to come out for you. I don’t know why.  I guess it feels disagreeable on occasion, like the rest of us.  Or maybe it was just feeling camera shy today.  The point is, on those days you’ve just got to make the best of things.  Or make banana bread.  Hey, the sun will come out tomorrow, right?  This recipe is adapted from Hungry Girl’s version.

This banana bread isn’t completely fat-free, so it’s not gummy like versions that use only applesauce instead of oil.  I made my bread into muffins, but if you like loaves better you can simply pour the batter into a bread pan and bake it about the same amount of time.  Both HG’s and my recipe have about 160 calories per serving (one muffin or one slice of bread), plus more fiber and less fat than is traditionally found in banana bread.  I bet the bread would be even better with a little cinnamon dashed in.

Low Calorie Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup + 2 T white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup + 2 T self-rising flour
1/3 cup zero-calorie sweetener (like Splenda), or 2 T + 2 t Truvia 
3 tbsp. brown sugar, unpacked
2 egg whites
2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup very ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 bananas)
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

banana bread ingredients

The bananas were happy.  Their smile says “lighten up.”

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 muffin cups with nonstick spray, or use liners.

2. Combine dry ingredients (both types of flour, sweetener, brown sugar) except for chocolate chips in a large bowl. Mix well.
 

banana bread batter

3. In a medium bowl, combine egg whites, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until uniform, then stir in mashed banana. Add liquid mixture to the large bowl, stirring until uniform. The batter will be thick.

bana bread 2

4. Stir chocolate chips into the batter and pour into muffin cups.

5. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 – 22 minutes.

6. Let cool completely, then eat.  Makes 8 servings.

 

banana bread

 

About 

Demelza Young is an alumni of Northern Kentucky University. She currently enjoys volunteering her time in her local community, reviewing online content with her cat, and sharing quality recipes.

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  5. Totally need to make these, super-yummy looking and love that they are low calorie! 

  7. I don't usually care for banana bread but these look amazing and they are low cal… might have to try them!

  9. I wonder if these taste similar to Starbuck fat banana chocolate chip bread, I'm all for healthier alternatives

  10. Oh these look SO yummy! I am so sad that I am allergic to bananas 🙁 I love them so much but they do NOT love me!

  11. What a great recipe!  Low cal and chocolate – I am so making these muffins!

  15. These sound amazing!  I love that they are low in calories!  They will work perfectly on my current weight loss program!

  18. I found your blog through a fiveaway post on FaceBook.  I look forward to exploring and browsing your site.  Thank you for sharing such great recipes!

  19. Banana bread & muffins are fulfilling as is.  So a combination into this recipe is very interesting indeed.  May try this soon.  I wonder if I can exclude the sweetener & still have a super tasty muffin..

    Thanks for this.

  22. Chocolate chip banana bread sounds really tasty.  I occasionally bake banana bread with nuts but not with chocolate chips yet.  I might try it one of these days. 

  23. I have never put chocolate chips in my bread but I will give your recipe a try next time.  Sounds yummy

  25. I made these today! Only saved 4 for my husband! What an easy recipe.. I'll be making these all of the time now.

  29. It looks and sounds delicious especially with the chocolate chips. How can this possibly be low calorie?

  32. I'm definitely going to have to give this recipe a try. Chocolate is my ultimate weakness and I always love to find a lower calorie option to satisfy that addiction lol

  35. I have never evn thought to try to make banana bread healthier….lol. I like your simple changes. Best thing is you said it's not gummy like a lot of "healthy" versions of things. I usually make loafs but I think I do muffins next time!

  36. Made this dessert for my parents!  Especially for my dad who loves banana bread!

  37. These look so good.  I'm putting the ingredients down for my next shopping trip.  Thanks so much!

  40. I've been making choclate chip banana bread for years and been despreate for a lower calorie recipe! I never thought of making it with truvia and whole wheat flower. Its a very tasty and now I feel better about serving it to my family! Thanks for the recipe

  45. I have been looking for a low calorie banana bread recipe and finally found it.  Thank you!!

  47. I make a similar recipe to this and I add walnuts. So good with a cup of coffee or hot teat!

  48. Thank you sooo much for this recipe!  Bananas and chocolate are two of my favorite things, but I am post bariatric surgery, so low calorie is perfect!!

  49. i am doing south beach diet and can actually have these in moderation!  finally something sweet that i can have to eat that looks yummy!

  50. I love banana bread, i can eat it for breakfast and snack in the afternoon. Your looks yummy

  51. Those look yummy. I usually make most baked goods vegan but this is a good recipe to veganize. I like your vegetarian section.

  52. Thank you so much for the recipe !  I am going to give these a try.

    Thanks,

    Annette

  53. thanks for the recipe.. i have some ripe bananas that the kids wont eat.. I think that I will go to the store and get some chocolate chips and try this recipe. 

  56. i have been on a diet and these would be something i could have once in a while – thank you for posting!

  57. I love banana bread. I heard about the applesauce version in a nutriton class but we never tried it out. I never thought to use butter spread because its not something I generally cook with but I will have to try it.

  58. This look tasty. I think I'd add a few chopped walnuts or pecans.

    I like to make cupcakes or muffins more often than cake. The single-serving cakes can be frozen and easily defrosted and there is no need to eat a whole big cake in a few days time.

    Thanks for the recipe.

  59. This looks delicious. I have been on the lookout for some lower calorie versions of our favorites.

  62. Yum this recipe looks delicious.  Anything chocolate chip & banana and I am sold.  Thanks for sharing.

    Kevin Linkie

  64. I just saved this recipe, wil be making it for this Sunday, we love homemade muffins to go with breakfast. (Think I will cut out the choc chips though, love me some Banana Nut , not so much choc chips

  65. These look great and I would probley mix them up by adding strawberries or blueberries – I will have to try your recipe

  67. These look delicious!  My family loves the banana/chocolate chip combination.  Will have to try these.

  70. These look soooooo yummy! I think I would try it with loaves instead of muffins. Thanks for sharing the recipe and your tips.

  71. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I adore banana bread, especially if there's chocolate involved 🙂

  73. Nice !! I have been looking for a good banana bread recipe for a while. Will have to make these to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Wonder if they would taste good with a little chocolate frosting on em too ???

  78. think ill give this on a try…it seems to be pretty simple..i  have always liked banana bread and im sure i will enjoy this,,,thansk

  79. Lovely recipe! I will try. it seams easy,delicious, and the best: low in calories. Thank you for share 🙂

  82. This looks delicious, I’m glad to know that it’s low calorie. I can’t wait to try this, thank you for sharing this recipe.

  87. I have to admit that this is the best banana bread recipe so far! I simply love it. I think I will give it a try soon and since I can’t deny adding strawberries to it, I will substitute the chocolate chips with dried strawberries! 🙂 Thank you for the recipe!

  88. It is a good recipe! Healthy and fast cooking. With cup of tea, those cookies will be a delicious breakfast!

  89. I’ve baked a low-calorie banana muffins before.. I didn’t add a self-rising flour because it’s hard to find here in our place. So what I used was an all purpose flour instead. But this one deserves a try. I must look for a wheat flour then.

  90. These look so tasty. I think they would make a nice breakfast when I am on the run. I will make these soon to add to my morning breakfast rotation.

  91. Ooh, these look tasty! I don’t think I’ve ever had chocolate chip banana bread! 😀

    God bless,
    Miles

  93. I love Banana Bread, and I love the fact that this is low calorie. Thank you for sharing, will definitely try this.

  94. Oh my goodness these look delicious! I count calories and this will be on my meal plan now!