Tempt My Tummy Tuesday…. Basic Banana Bread made healthier!

I know we all have a “go to” recipe for banana bread. I have one, myself.  However, it is always nice to try a new recipe, especially if it is a little healthier for you.  As many of you know, I am working toward a more healthy lifestyle, including healthier eating habits, and working out with a trainer, several times a week.  I am starting to see results, and it is exciting!  So, for that reason, I thought I would share this new version of an old classic.

Basic Banana Bread

• 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 5 Tbsp butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 6.75 oz all- purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (You can find it on the baking aisle – look for “whole ground flaxseed” or “flaxseed meal”.)
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• cooking spray
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp 1% low-fat milk
  

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1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed.  Add granulated and brown sugars; beat until combined.
3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.  Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through ground allspice).  Add flour mixture to banana mixture; beat just until blended.
4. Pour batter into a 9×5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.  Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack.  Remove bread from pan; cool completely.  Combine powdered sugar and milk, stirring until smooth; drizzle over bread.  Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice).

For those interested:

Calories 167; Fat 5/1 g;Protien 2.9 g; Carb 28.3g; Fiber 1.5 g; Chol 32 mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 173 mg; Calc 24 mg (Nutritional information and recipe from Cooking Light magazine, October 2010 issue.)
Do you have a healthier version of an old classic? I would love to hear about it. And, as always, thank you for participating in Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.