The best low calorie banana bread for one

This low calorie single serve banana bread is the perfect low calorie dessert. It is made with a few simple ingredients and is completely vegan! This recipe yields a moist, delicious single serve banana bread for just 149 calories, perfect for those in a calorie deficit.

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Single serve desserts were always my go during my 40+ kg weight loss journey. It is so much easier to avoid overeating with single serve recipes. This low calorie banana bread was certainly not the easiest recipe to create but after several attempts at this recipe, I think I have made the BEST low calorie banana bread for one!

Is there any better sweet treat than a warm, soft and moist banana bread? I doubt it! This recipe is so easy to make and requires just a few ingredients but yields the most delicious low calorie banana bread ever.

Low calorie banana bread for one

If you’re trying to lose weight or stay in a calorie deficit, you understand just how hard it can be to avoid the temptation of eating more than you need to. Banana bread has always been one of my favorite desserts but I literally ALWAYS end up eating all or at least most of the banana bread!

I wanted to make a low calorie banana bread that would be just as delicious as regular banana bread but with far fewer calories AND single serve.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• It is single serve so you won’t overeat!
• This recipe is completely dairy-free, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free.
• This recipe is naturally sweetened and contains no added sugars.
• You only need a few simple ingredients to make this banana bread.
• This recipe is super easy to make and tastes incredibly delicious!
• Comes together in just 1 bowl!
• This is the best low calorie banana bread recipe ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

To make this low calorie banana bread for one you will need:

• Banana – You can’t have banana bread without the banana! For this recipe, you’ll need 1/2 of a really ripe banana.
• Plain or all-purpose flour – This recipe calls for plain/all-purpose flour. To make this recipe gluten-free, opt for gluten-free flour or oat flour.
• Stevia or granulated sweetener – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. Stevia is my personal favorite and is the closest in taste to sugar.
• Baking powder – This will help the banana bread rise.
• Ground cinnamon – Cinnamon adds a delicious flavor to this recipe!
• Applesauce – Applesauce is a great alternative to fats like butter/oil and eggs. It helps develop that soft, moist texture of banana bread. You can replace the applesauce with butter but the calories will be higher.
• Vanilla extract – A little vanilla extract goes a long way for adding some flavor to this recipe.

How to make low calorie banana bread for one

See below for ingredient quantities and exact instructions.

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
3. Whisk in the stevia, applesauce and vanilla extract. Then mix in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
4. Pour the batter into a 7-ounce ramekin dish and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Top tips for the best banana bread

Use very ripe bananas – For the sweetest banana bread, make sure you use really ripe bananas. The more brown spots, the better! If you don’t have ripe bananas, the best way to ripen them quickly is by placing them in the oven. Place your banana on a baking sheet and bake at 150°C (302°F) for 35 minutes.

Don’t over mix the batter – Over mixing this banana bread batter will lead to a dry and tough banana bread. Mix everything just so it is well combined, don’t worry if there are any lumps.

Double this recipe – For a delicious low calorie breakfast, double this recipe. I have made this recipe for breakfast countless times and it is super filling for just 300 calories! You can replace the flour with oats to make banana bread baked oats, see below for the instructions.

How to make banana bread baked oats

If you’re using oats and not oat flour, the easiest way to make this banana bread baked oats is by blending all of the ingredients together until smooth. You can then transfer the batter to an 7-ounce ramekin dish and baking according to the banana bread recipe.

I would recommend doubling this recipe as you get a generous serving size for just 300 calories!

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
3. Transfer the batter to a 7-ounce ramekin dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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