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Ultimate Moist Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)

Two moist slices of sugar free banana bread topped with walnuts resting on a white plate.
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Create a wonderfully moist and tender banana bread relying only on the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy, guilt-free baking recipe proves you do not need added sugar for a delicious, wholesome loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for low carb option
  • 1/4 cup zero-calorie sweetener (like monk fruit or erythritol), optional, for extra sweetness
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, melted butter (or oil), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and the optional zero-calorie sweetener.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you just combine the batter. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time varies based on your oven and flour choice.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The riper your bananas are (mostly black skin), the sweeter your bread will be, reducing the need for any added sweetener.
  • For a diabetic friendly dessert, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the applesauce with plain Greek yogurt.

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