1. Banana-Coconut Bread
This beautiful banana bread boasts whole wheat flour and unsweetened light coconut milk, plus a crunchy topper. Enjoy a slice for a diabetes-friendly breakfast or snack at just 154 calories per serving.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup mashed bananas
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/3 cup unsweetened lite coconut milk
– 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 2 tablespoons canola oil
– 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or sliced almonds
– 1/4 cup raw chip coconut or shredded coconut
2. Pineapple-Coconut Banana Bread
This tropical-inspired banana bread is a healthy diabetic breakfast or brunch winner. Greek yogurt adds 4 grams of protein per slice with 19 grams of carb per serving.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup whole wheat flour
– 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
– 1 6 – ounce carton plain fat-free Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/4 cup canned crushed pineapple, well drained
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
3. Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread
Give your sweet tooth a real treat with a chocolaty twist on banana bread that makes a mood-boosting diabetic snack. Use a sugar substitute to cut carb carbs and calories even more.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute-sugar blend
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 cup fat-free dairy sour cream
– 1/4 cup fat-free milk
– 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 2 teaspoons cooking oil
– 2/3 cup mashed banana
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 8 maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
– 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
– 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
4. Cocoa Hazelnut Banana Bread
Just when you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better, this diabetes-friendly recipe comes along. Featuring creamy ingredients like Greek yogurt and hazelnut spread, this healthy breakfast bread also makes a delicious midday snack.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 eggs, lightly beaten
– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
– 1 6 – ounce carton plain fat-free Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
– 2 tablespoons canola oil
– 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
5. Sweet Potato Banana Bread
Looking for a hearty bread recipe with a hint of sweetness? This diabetes-friendly banana bread adds sweet potato for a fall-inspired touch to classic banana bread.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1 cup shredded sweet potato
– 2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
– 1 6 – ounce carton plain fat-free Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 1/3 cup canola oil
– 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted