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Ultimate Moist Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened with Ripe Bananas)

Two thick slices of moist sugar free banana bread stacked on a white plate, showing the speckled texture.
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Bake this wonderfully moist, guilt-free banana bread that relies on very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. This easy recipe delivers a tender crumb, making it a perfect wholesome breakfast loaf or low sugar dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener or erythritol (for extra sweetness assurance)

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, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the applesauce, melted butter (or oil), eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If using, whisk in the optional zero-calorie sweetener now.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Fold in the optional nuts or mix-ins, if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The riper your bananas are (the more brown spots they have), the sweeter your bread will be, reducing the need for any added sweetener.
  • For a diabetic friendly dessert option, ensure you skip any optional added sweeteners and rely solely on the fruit.
  • This bread freezes well when tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to three months.

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