Low Fat Banana Cake Recipe Weight Watchers
Banana cake is a classic favorite, but sometimes the calorie count can be overwhelming. That's why we're bringing you a low-fat banana cake recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without damaging your diet. The best part? It's Weight Watchers-friendly, too! Here's how to make the perfect low-fat banana cake for your next dessert.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Optional: chopped walnuts for topping (not included in calorie count)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with baking spray.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the Greek yogurt.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
Notes
This recipe makes 10 servings, with each serving containing approximately 140 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SmartPoints. To make the cake even lower in calories, skip the chopped walnuts topping.
Conclusion
Now that you have this recipe in your arsenal, you can whip up a delicious low-fat banana cake anytime you're in the mood for something sweet. It's perfect for a healthy dessert, snack, or even breakfast. Enjoy!