Description
Looking for a cozy loaf that doesn’t rely on refined sugar but still tastes like a sweet bakery treat? This Sugar Free Banana Bread is a dream come true. Moist, naturally sweet, and incredibly easy to make, it’s the perfect choice for a quick breakfast, an easy recipe for busy days, or a healthy snack to satisfy your cravings. Packed with ripe bananas, wholesome flour, and zero added sugar, it’s one of those food ideas you’ll want to remake weekly. Whether you’re after breakfast ideas or dinner ideas for a light, wholesome dessert—this loaf fits the bill!
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
3. Stir in applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chunks if using.
6. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Slice and serve once fully cooled.
Notes
For best sweetness, use bananas that are heavily spotted and soft.
To freeze, slice and wrap individually; defrost in the microwave or overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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