Bon Appétit's Low-Fat Banana Bread

So yummy, no one would guess how healthy it is.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 2  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  cup  smashed ripe banana (about 3 medium)
• 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄3 cup applesauce (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Lightly grease 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2-inch pan; dust with flour.
2. Using electric mixer; beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and light, about 5 minutes. Mix in smashed bananas, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt over mixture; beat until just blended. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
4. Bake bread until golden brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Turn bread out onto rack and cool.