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Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread (+ it’s Low Fat!)

January 6, 2021 · FoodHussy · Leave a Comment

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You're going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it's pretty healthy too! That's right - only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans) - and I've got Air Fryer instructions as well!  via @foodhussyYou're going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it's pretty only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans)!  via @foodhussyYou're going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it's pretty healthy too! That's right - only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans) - and I've got Air Fryer instructions as well!  via @foodhussy

You’re going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it’s pretty healthy too! That’s right – only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans) – and I’ve got Air Fryer instructions as well!

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

Starbucks Banana Nut Bread has always been a favorite of mine – and this copycat version is super simple to make. I mixed it together in about five minutes! It’s very soft and I made some key substitutions so I could keep the nuts in the recipe and still keep the fat/calories down.

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

What’s in Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread?

Starbucks shares many of their ingredients and it’s nothing shocking here: bananas, wheat flour, sugar, eggs, walnuts, pecans, salt and spices. I know there’s also cinnamon and vanilla in there. So if you’re interested in a full fat version – you’ve got your ingredients list!

Weight Watchers Banana Bread

How do you make Weight Watchers Banana Bread?

I modified those ingredients slightly for this lower fat Weight Watchers Banana Bread (4 points a slice!).

  • Swap out oil for applesauce – you save a LOT of the fat & calories!
  • The other big swap is to use Stevia instead of sugar – you can buy Stevia in a big bag – it’s very light an is a cup-for-cup swap to sugar and 0 points!
  • Also the Starbucks version lists wheat flour – but I used a combo of whole wheat and self-rising flour – no calorie savings there – just provided the right texture.

Once you have the swaps – it’s easy-peasy! You’ll need three bowls though – just fyi.

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
  • Preheat the oven to 350 (using Air Fryer? Stay tuned!)
  • Bowl 1: mash bananas
  • Bowl 2: Sift flour together – then a baking soda, salt and cinnamon
  • Bowl 3: Vanilla, applesauce, Stevia & egg – beat together until light & fluffy with a wisk (no mixer)
  • Alternating in batches, add in buttermilk, mashed bananas and flour mixture – mix with spatula – NO MIXER
  • Fold in half the nuts
  • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan (or use parchment paper to line pan)
  • Sprinkle remaining nuts on top of batter
Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

How do you make Banana Bread in the Air Fryer?

If you’re using a traditional oven – you’ll have to bake your Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread for 50 minutes. But guess what??? If you’ve got an air fryer – cut that time in HALF!!! (Temp goes down to 310 also). Just set your loaf pan in the air fryer and go!

I made Air Fryer Banana Bread in my new Paula Deen air fryer ($139 – I got her new electronic one in red! oooh!) and it came out beautifully! I still have her older model ($109) that just has dials for time & temp which I will continue to use for things that need more space – but this new one is fancy!

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

What goes with Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread?

Obviously – a cup of coffee is a sure thing! But what else? I like to think of Banana Bread as either brunchy or a dessert – so here are some ideas:

  • Quiche Florentine
  • Copycat O’Charlie’s California Chicken Salad
  • Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread (+ Weight Watchers Friendly!)

You're going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it's pretty healthy too! That's right – only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans) – and I've got Air Fryer instructions as well!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Batter Bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Cake Tester
  • Paula deen Electronic Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup self rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup Stevia
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp low fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • If making in a traditional oven, preheat to 350
  • Spray loaf pan with non-stick spray or use parchment paper as lining
  • Bowl 1: Peel & mash 3 bananas, set aside
  • Bowl 2: Sift together wheat and self rising flour. Remeasure to have two cups of flour (not packed) and discard any remaining over the 2 cups. (Mine was about 1/8 cup)
  • Bowl 2: Add baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir lightly and set aside
  • Bowl 3: Combine vanilla, applesauce and Stevia with a whisk until light and fluffy. Add egg and buttermilk, beat to incorporate.
  • Add half mashed bananas and half flour to bowl 3. Stir with a spatula lightly – do not overmix!
  • Add rest of bananas and flour and stir.
  • Mix together walnuts & pecans. Fold half the nuts into the batter.
  • Pour batter into prepare loaf pan and sprinkle remaining nuts on top
  • Oven directions: Bake at 350 for 50 min. Use cake tester to check doneness.
  • Air Fryer directions: Air Fry at 310 for 25 min. Use cake tester to check doneness.
  • Turn out baked bread onto cooling rack fo 15 min.

Notes

Be sure to not overmix the batter, it will make the bread too dense. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 23.3gProtein: 4.6gFat: 6.6gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 5.9gCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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