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Moist, Naturally Sweetened Sugar Free Banana Bread

Two thick slices of moist sugar free banana bread studded with poppy seeds, resting on a white plate.

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Bake a moist, delicious banana bread using only the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy recipe contains no refined sugar, making it a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed ripe avocado (for moisture)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low carb)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Mix in the applesauce (or avocado), sugar substitute, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  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

  • For a low carb or keto option, substitute the all-purpose flour with 1 3/4 cups of fine almond flour.
  • If your bananas are not very ripe, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened liquid stevia or a few drops of liquid monk fruit to boost sweetness.
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.

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