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Ultimate Moist Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)

A thick slice of moist sugar free banana bread topped with walnuts, resting on a white plate.
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You need this recipe for the ultimate moist, naturally sweetened sugar-free banana bread. We rely only on very ripe bananas for sweetness, resulting in a tender, guilt-free loaf perfect for a wholesome breakfast or low-sugar snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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), egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  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. Overmixing develops gluten and leads to dry bread.
  5. Fold in the optional nuts or other mix-ins gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The riper your bananas are (nearly black skin), the more natural sweetness you achieve, reducing any need for sweeteners.
  • For an extra moist crumb, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt.
  • If you want to add chocolate chips, use unsweetened or 100% cacao chips to keep this recipe truly sugar-free.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Thaw overnight on the counter.

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