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Banana bread is a staple in my house and I recently decided to give my go to recipe a slight make over with the addition of a chocolate swirl. Bananas and chocolate go so well together. I also tried the recipe out with SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener in place of the sugar. I used their new sweetener that has 1 gram of fiber per teaspoon. You use the exact same amount of SPLENDA® as sugar.
They also now have SPLENDA®with vitamin B or antioxidants. The SPLENDA® with vitamin B has 20% of the daily value of vitamins B1 (thiamin), B5 (pantothenic acid), and B6, per packet. The SPLENDA® with antioxidants has 20% of the daily value of vitamins C and E, per packet.
With SPLENDA® you can get a sweet fix with out the calories. SPLENDA® has 0 calories in 1 tsp.
There are a few tips though for using SPLENDA® and I used these when baking the banana bread:
- When creaming butter or margarine with SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, your mixture will appear less smooth than it would with sugar, and may separate upon the addition of eggs. No worries -this is completely normal. Just continue following the recipe instructions.
- In the baking process, sugar caramelizes to produce the familiar golden brown color of baked goods. Baked goods made with little or no sugar do not brown like recipes made with sugar. To help achieve a more golden brown color when baking with SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, lightly spray the batter or dough with cooking spray just before placing in the oven.
- Your baked goods made with SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener may bake more quickly than those made with sugar.
Cakes: Check 7-10 minutes before the original recipe’s expected bake time.
Cookies, brownies and quick breads: Check 3-5 minutes before the original recipe’s expected bake time.
I also have a giveaway to go along with the recipe today. SPLENDA® has provided a gift pack for one lucky reader. The prize package includes:
- One (1) SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener with B Vitamins
- One (1) SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener, 1 gram of Fiber packets
- One (1) SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener, 1 gram of Fiber granulated
- One (1) SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener to-go mug
- One (1) Splenda-yellow blender
- Two (2) Splenda-yellow bowls
- One (1) Splenda-yellow fruit juicer
To enter, leave a comment on this post leave a comment about an“essential” healthy living tip you have. Also, “like” the SPLENDA® Sweetener Products Facebook page, then leave a comment here letting me know that you did and get another entry. You have until Tuesday Sept 20 at 10 (MST) to enter. This giveaway is now closed.
SPLENDA® also has a sweepstakes going on via the Facebook Essentials tab.
Visit the Splenda Brand Facebook page and click on the new ESSENTIALS tab, you can request a free sample of the new Splenda Essentials product and share with other users what’s ‘essential’ to them. By doing so, consumers will be entered for a chance to win a travel mug with a $25 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card! Three lucky winners will be announced each day— but that’s not all. For every 10,000 sample requests received, the Splenda team will give away a $1,000 Visa gift card!
Also, be sure to join me for the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALSTM No Calorie Sweetener Products Twitter party on Tuesday, September 13 from 9-11pm ET. All the info about the party can be found at Mom It Forward.
Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar or SPLENDA®
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and melted. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar or SPLENDA® with the butter. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add bananas, milk, and lemon juice to the mixture and blend together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Remove 1 cup of the banana bread batter and mix in with the melted chocolate. Stir until well combined.
- Grease a large 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Spoon chocolate batter alternately with plain batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Swirl batters together using a knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Recipe adapted from my previously posted Banana Bread recipe.
Splenda compensated me for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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My top tips for healthy choices are drink plenty of water. Since tap water isn’t the best tasting stuff in the world I use these two tips to help. First I use a water filter, the kind on the faucets are reasonable priced and easily available filters make it my choice. Would love to have one of the big under the sink filters but at this time not affordable. The second thing I like to do, is fill a big preferable glass pitcher 3/4 full the add peeled sliced cucumbers, lemon rings or frozen berries. Cover and store in the back of the fridge over night. The next morning remove the add ins pour into a ice fill glass and enjoy. The cucumber is very refreshing and by far my favorite.
My second tip is to eat a cup of yogurt every day. This helps with digestion, adds calcium and even helps with the complexion.. a plus thought I’d personally eat it everyday just because I like it. I prefer homemade but store bought works in a pinch. I like to add a few berries, a sprinkle of splenda (diabetic so no sugar or honey for me) and a bit of homemade granola.
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After having just lost 140lbs my family has really cut down on the sugar in our house and gave up soda all in all. I can’t believe how much I money and calories I wasted on soda. But eat a lot of fresh meats, veggies, and fruit.
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Health tip? Hit the gym for an hour and stop eating processed foods!
My tip is to snack on veggies and fruits throughout the day instead of chips and cookies
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I say a salad a day! for a snack, lunch, or dinner…anytime is a great time for a salad!
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My boys are very active in sports, so we make sure we have lots of full, reusable water bottles and plenty of fresh fruit to keep energy high. I soak hand towels and freeze them in the summer, so they have a nice, cold, wet rag to wipe the sweat off with. It keeps them clean and cool during practice.
One of my essential living tips is to walk everywhere instead of taking the bus. I live in a city and it would be so easy to take the bus but I make the effort!
I like to use whole wheat flour in breads(and occasionally) muffins, and I also like to add ground flax seed to my pancake mixes to give it a little boost on the healthy side!
Give lots of hugs and kisses to your loved ones, exercise to release lots of endorphins, get plenty of sleep, and limit sugar and carbs:)
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My essential healthy tip is to keep healthy, fresh foods ready to eat. I always grab a snack in a hurry, so if I have fruit and veggies washed and cut, I’m more likely to go for those.
Fresh is best…whatever we eat has to be as fresh as possible. If the ingredients aren’t totally fresh we try to eat them VERY sparingly.
Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
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I do at least 30 minutes physical exercise a day, even if it is just a walk around the neighborhood in the morning or after dinner. Also I try and eat as much fresh fruits and veggies that I can and lots of fish.
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Drink lots of water and be sure to eat a good breakfast packed with protein for staying power and whole grains for energy. 🙂
My healthy living tip is to drink lots of water, there’s nothing like it!
I make fruit smoothies with some milk and ice.
I use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil in cakes, brownies and quick breads. It tastes great and cuts out fat!
I use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil in cakes, brownies and quick breads. It tastes great and cuts out fat!
Exercise! Seriously, it’s great for my mind and body. It’s a shame more people don’t make the effort to get out there and get active!
Exercise! Seriously, it’s great for my mind and body. It’s a shame more people don’t make the effort to get out there and get active!
Exercise! Seriously, it’s great for my mind and body. It’s a shame more people don’t make the effort to get out there and get active!
Tip: Stay active doing what you love (hiking, biking, skiing, etc) & eat in moderation.
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Tip: Stay active doing what you love (hiking, biking, skiing, etc) & eat in moderation.
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Tip: Stay active doing what you love (hiking, biking, skiing, etc) & eat in moderation.
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I usually try to replace sugar with splenda and I also try to replace fat with apple sauce.
I usually try to replace sugar with splenda and I also try to replace fat with apple sauce.
I usually try to replace sugar with splenda and I also try to replace fat with apple sauce.
Walk 4 miles and try to eat healthy. Like on facebook
Walk 4 miles and try to eat healthy. Like on facebook
Walk 4 miles and try to eat healthy. Like on facebook
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Take a 30 minute walk every evening after dinner
Take a 30 minute walk every evening after dinner
Take a 30 minute walk every evening after dinner
I eat everything I enjoy in moderation don’t deprive myself of anything excercise at least 3 days a week sometimes more depending on my schedule. I also don’t eat very many sweets and use Splenda in place of sugar.
I eat everything I enjoy in moderation don’t deprive myself of anything excercise at least 3 days a week sometimes more depending on my schedule. I also don’t eat very many sweets and use Splenda in place of sugar.
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my essential healthy living tip is to drink water. drink drink drink. it’s so important!
my essential healthy living tip is to drink water. drink drink drink. it’s so important!
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Everything in moderation:) That way you can have all the yummy treats you create!!!
Everything in moderation:) That way you can have all the yummy treats you create!!!
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my healthy living tip is to enjoy and be thankful for each day!
my healthy living tip is to enjoy and be thankful for each day!
I liked it on facebook, and I’m excited to try a sample!
I liked it on facebook, and I’m excited to try a sample!
My essential healthy living tip is everything in moderation! Living by this mantra makes long term healthy living seem so much more manageable!
My essential healthy living tip is everything in moderation! Living by this mantra makes long term healthy living seem so much more manageable!
Drink water. Water, water and more water. It flushes out the bad stuff and it makes your skin look great, too!
Drink water. Water, water and more water. It flushes out the bad stuff and it makes your skin look great, too!
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I simply don’t eat sugar. ONly Splenda. And in everything, I might add!
I simply don’t eat sugar. ONly Splenda. And in everything, I might add!
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