Low-Fat Applesauce Banana Bread

• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• unsweetened applesauce↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• egg whites↗4
• mashed bananas3
• vanilla↗1 tablespoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F

2. 2

   Place bananas in a large bowl and mash with electric mixer.

3. 3

   Stir in sugar and let stand for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add applesauce and eggs and beat well.

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into 9"x5" loaf pan coated with nonstick vegetable spray.

6. 6

   Bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before removing from pan.

8. 8

   Cool on wire rack.