Heart Smart Banana Bread with Bisquick Mix
A moist banana bread made with Bisquick Heart Smart mix, fat-free egg product, and minimal oil for a lighter version of the classic quick bread. The very ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while the Heart Smart mix simplifies preparation. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or using up overripe bananas. This version reduces saturated fat compared to traditional banana bread recipes while maintaining the beloved flavor and tender crumb.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups very ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 large)
- ⅝ cup sugar
- ¾ cup fat-free egg product3 large eggs1:1note:adds cholesterol and fat
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- ¼ cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups Bisquick Heart Smart mixregular all-purpose flour + baking powderneed recipe adjustmentnote:requires additional leaveningadds gluten
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F and spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray
- 2
Stir bananas, sugar, egg product, milk, oil and vanilla in large bowl until blended
- 3
Stir in Bisquick mix until just combined
- 4
Pour batter into prepared pan
- 5
Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
- 6
Cool 10 minutes in pan
- 7
Run knife around sides to loosen and remove to cooling rack
- 8
Cool completely about 1 hour 30 minutes before slicing
Tips
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and easier mashing
Don't overmix the batter after adding Bisquick mix to keep the bread tender
Test doneness with a toothpick as baking time can vary with pan material
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered
Serve at room temperature, optionally toasted with butter or spread
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or the bread will be dry
Don't overmix after adding Bisquick to avoid tough texture
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use regular Bisquick instead of Heart Smart?
Yes, but it will have more saturated fat and sodium. Use the same amount and follow the same method.
How ripe should the bananas be?
Very ripe with brown spots and soft texture. They should mash easily and be very sweet for best flavor.
Can I freeze this banana bread?
Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.