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    Weight Watchers Banana Bread Recipe

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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

    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.

    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

    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.

    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

    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.

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    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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    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

    Important FAQs about Making Homemade Banana Bread

    ​Why is​ ​my 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 bread ​soggy​ in 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 banana ​bread​ is 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 need ​to​ be 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 banana ​bread​ good 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

    Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.

    • 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.

    mashed banana in a bowl

    In a medium bowl mash bananas with a fork or potato masher.

    banana bread batter

    Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat in the remaining ingredients until well blended.

    banana bread batter in a loaf pan

    Pour mixture into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. The bread is done with a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

    Let cool on a baking rack.

    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

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    Weight Watchers Banana Bread

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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.
    3.76 from 170 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 134 kcal

    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

    Directions
     

    • 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.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 234mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. kristie

      November 05, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Sooo good!!

      Reply
    2. Lorraine R.

      December 02, 2020 at 8:57 am

      Not sure what I did wrong but this completely flopped on me. Had to throw it in the trash. 😕

      Reply
      • Our Wabi Sabi Life

        January 22, 2021 at 1:45 pm

        I’m sorry that this didn’t turn out for you. When you measured out the flour, did you scoop it out or did you spoon and level the flour into the measuring cup?

        Reply
      • Rani

        March 09, 2023 at 11:36 am

        This recipe will benefit from the addition of 1 egg. Try it again and see.

        Reply
    3. diane

      January 27, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      i Aden your banana bread today.it cooked for 50 mins. But when it cooled it shrunk. It taste Ok but does not look like you’re picture. Does it need baking soda ?

      Reply
      • Our Wabi Sabi Life

        January 28, 2021 at 9:18 am

        I’m sorry that it didn’t turn out. The recipe does call for and does list baking soda in the recipe card. When you measured the flour, did you do the scoop method or did you do the spoon and level method?

        Reply
        • Cortney

          May 10, 2021 at 9:22 am

          Is there one way you surest over another?

          Reply
        • Julie

          July 26, 2021 at 2:41 pm

          I made mine into muffins and they’re DELICIOUS! They turned out perfectly. I had them in for 25 minutes. It would be great if you also provided calories. Thank you! I’ll make them again!

          Reply
    4. Anne

      January 29, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      Was good but didn’t rise what did I do wrong? I scooped the flour also I used sweetens apple sauce. Is that why?

      Reply
      • Debi

        February 02, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        That shouldn’t have been a problem. Did you remember the baking soda? It could be that it was over beaten. It should only be mixed until all of the ingredients are combined.

        Reply
    5. Anicka

      February 02, 2021 at 4:59 am

      Mine looks absolutely nothing like the picture. I used the spoon and level method for the flour. Mine came out gummy in the middle, it shrank, and it is a very dark brown. Not sure what happened! It doesn’t taste bad, but I wouldn’t make it again.

      Reply
      • Debi

        February 02, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        That shouldn’t have been a problem. Did you remember the baking soda? It could be that it was over beaten. It should only be mixed until all of the ingredients are combined.

        Reply
      • Karen

        January 29, 2022 at 2:55 pm

        I had the exact same problem, this was the second one and they both came out the same and I followed the recipe to the letter.

        Reply
    6. Diane

      February 05, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Could you substitute almond flour for the all purpose flour?

      Reply
      • Debi

        April 25, 2021 at 11:03 pm

        I haven’t tried it yet but it is on my list of things to try

        Reply
    7. Gail

      February 13, 2021 at 5:49 pm

      Your recipe look good. I have all the ingredients. Only thing is I don’t know what size loaf pan to use. Is it a 8 in. or 9 in. loaf pan?

      Reply
    8. Linda

      February 16, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      I’ve made this bread twice. It was a big hit here. I make regular banana bread all the time but since we are trying to lose weight I thought I would try it.
      I added some oatmeal for moisture about [3\4 of a cup) and cinnamon. It was delicious each time. One loaf baking right now. Thank you.
      I used my kitchen aid to mix it.

      Love your recipe.

      Reply
      • Anna

        April 20, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        I put this on the recipe creator and it came out to six points per serving. Is this correct?

        Reply
        • Debi

          July 25, 2022 at 11:29 am

          Mine comes it at 1 but the problem is with the new plans, yours can can be different than mine. Make sure you are using all of the WW changes mentioned.

          Reply
    9. Lou

      February 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Love love love this recipe! I used on 1/2 cup sugar and it is just right!

      Reply
      • Ethel Johnson

        August 02, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        Did you use rugar sugar or substitute

        Reply
        • Debi

          August 08, 2022 at 9:48 am

          For making this a WW bread, I like the lowest points, so I use the substitute. However, I have made it with regular sugar. The points for all are listed.

          Reply
    10. Lou

      February 16, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      It makes just enough for 12 muffins. I bake for 20 minutes. They are perfect. 😊

      Reply
    11. Renae

      February 18, 2021 at 12:34 am

      Do you know how many calories are in a serving?

      Reply
      • Debi

        April 25, 2021 at 11:02 pm

        I do not. We will be adding more nutritional information soon but have not figured it out yet.

        Reply
    12. Becky

      February 18, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      I made this today and used the Swerve confectionery sugar and it was wonderful! I will make it again and add vanilla and cinnamon. But it is awesome as is.

      Reply
    13. Deb

      February 20, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Mine came out great but good thing I checked it cooking because it only took 30 minutes.I would have burnt it at 55 minutes if I left my timer go. The bottom was a tad bit chewy too. Maybe I didn’t mix it good enough? But all in all it was good. I would make it again.

      Reply
    14. Linda

      February 20, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      My four time making this. Added oatmeal and cinnamon for more moisture……we love it. Great recipe for dieters who love something sweet.

      Reply
    15. Amanda

      February 22, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      So I read the reviews and was a little nervous bc people were saying it didn’t rise. I was going to use monk fruit sweetener, which is zero calorie. I noticed on the bag that it said to use half sugar and half mf sweetener when baking so it would rise. I decided not to use it bc I wanted to make sure it was low in points, but maybe that’s why some of your breads aren’t rising. I used 6 tbsp of stevia in the recipe and it was absolutely amazing. Me and my mom loved it! Thank you!

      Reply
    16. BARBARA

      March 15, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      What size of bread pans? The mini or regular loaf pan?

      Reply
      • Debi

        April 01, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        These are regular loaf size

        Reply
    17. Jenj

      May 08, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Is this really true that the recipe doesn’t have any eggs whatsoever?

      Reply
    18. Jill

      May 18, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Crazy how everyone is coming out with different results! I took the advise of a couple different people. I used 6 Tbsp of Stevia instead of the 1 cup of sugar substitute. I also just mixed it by hand with a wooden spoon so as not to over mix. Then mine only took 40 minutes to cook. Finally, my first successful baked dessert with low point value!

      Thanks for the terrific foundation recipe!

      Reply
    19. Sammy

      June 01, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      Baked them like small muffins and the inside is doughy. I used self rising flour and not salt or baking powder. And can you put a egg in it.

      Reply
    20. Mary

      July 21, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Hi Debi,

      Love this recipe and have made it about 4 times. My finicky granddaughter loves it, win, win!
      I have a question regarding flour. do you think almond flour could be used instead of regular flour?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Debi

        August 25, 2021 at 7:56 am

        The ratios for almond flour are different than regular flour. I have never tried it so I don’t know what the measurements would be.

        Reply
    21. Deens

      November 04, 2021 at 7:23 am

      How do I track this on the WW app?

      Reply
      • Debi

        January 03, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        Add in the ingredients or the spot where it lets you just add the amount of points.

        Reply
    22. Stephanie

      December 11, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      Delicious! I added vanilla, half tsp baking powder, and an egg. I also used half whole wheat flour. It made 12 yummy muffins.

      Reply
    23. Linda

      December 15, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      How many points????

      Reply
      • Our Wabi Sabi Life Staff

        January 19, 2023 at 8:29 am

        Thanks for the question. We have updated the post, however, it’s 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

        Soon I will have this recipe updated with the new point system and a link to the recipe in the WW website to add to your daily tracking.

        Reply
    24. Stefany

      February 22, 2022 at 8:17 am

      Hi! Is the nutrition count per serving or is that for the whole bread? I’m assuming per serving… just hoping for something different as when it put it in the WW app, it came out to 6 points per serving on the new personal plan. And, stupidly I put it in after baking. It seems like a lot. Just wanted to double check!

      Reply
      • Debi

        January 26, 2023 at 8:56 am

        Are you using real sugar or a sugar substitute?

        Reply
    25. Lara

      April 10, 2022 at 9:29 am

      I made three loaves because I had eight bananas. It came out perfect! Also, instead of 3 cups of Monk fruit, because that can sometimes hurt bellies… I used half truevia brown sugar. The flavor is incredible! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    26. Ali K

      June 11, 2022 at 11:18 am

      Made this recipe this morning, used ap and leveled, used baking soda and hand mixed, Used 1/4 cup Stevia. Baked for 40 minutes, its a little moist in the middle and VERY DARK, not burnt. Taste ok but not sure what went wrong. The only thing is I used a glass loaf pan.

      Reply
    27. Ali K

      June 11, 2022 at 11:21 am

      Correction from above, baked 50 minutes.

      Reply
    28. Elisa

      August 31, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you for these excellent directions and this delicious banana bread! It is spectacular! The only thing I would do next time is put 1/2 cup of truvia sweetner .

      Reply
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