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10 Healthy Recipes for Bananas Under 300 Calories

Published May 30, 2018
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A white bowl filled with ripe yellow bananas is placed on a white surface. The background is a textured blue wall. The bananas are scattered slightly, with some stems visible, showcasing their vibrant yellow color against the serene blue backdrop. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published May 30, 2018
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Bananas are one of out top-logged foods. Not only are they packed with nutrients like fiber and potassium, but overripe bananas are a great natural sweetener for muffins, pancakes, oatmeal and smoothies. When you’re feeling like enjoying something fancier than one of these fabulous fruits straight outta the peel, dive into one of these tantalizing recipes using ripe bananas, all for less than 300 calories.

1. BANANA SWEETENED BRAN MUFFINS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 258; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 108mg; Sodium: 281mg; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 12g

2. WHOLE WHEAT BAKED BANANA DONUTS WITH PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE | THE BAKER MAMA

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 207; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 183mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 7g

3. BANANA BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES & COMPOTE | THE WHEATLESS KITCHEN

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes & Berry Compote

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 220; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 297mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 9g

4. GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD | LOVE AND ZEST

gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 255; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 104mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 2g

5. THREE-INGREDIENT PANCAKES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 271; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 423mg; Sodium: 141mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 14g

6. SWEET POTATO BANANA BITES | THE LEAN GREEN BEAN

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 107; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 61mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 5g

7. ZUCCHINI BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS | HUMMUSAPIEN

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 170; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 185mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 4g

8. BAKED BANANA NUT DONUTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Baked Banana Nut Donuts

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 161; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 4g

 9. CHOCOLATE ALMOND BANANA SMOOTHIEGOOD LIFE EATS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 270; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 81mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 6g

10. PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 299; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 131mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 11g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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