Description
Naturally Sweet Sugar Free Banana Bread that gets its sweetness from ripe bananas and is perfect for those looking for a healthier option without added sugars. It’s moist, delicious, and suitable for various diets.
Ingredients
- Bananas (500 grams/2½ cups mashed)
- Oil (1/4 cup)
- Eggs (2)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- White Whole Wheat Flour (1¾ cups)
- Baking Soda (1½ teaspoons)
- Baking Powder (½ teaspoon)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Optional Mix-ins (½ cup): walnuts, pecans, or unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with oil or parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add oil, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas and whisk together.
- Into the same bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add any optional mix-ins if desired, and gently mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness.
- Let bananas thaw completely if using frozen ones.
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing.
- A kitchen scale helps achieve consistent results.
- Adjust oil content if the bread is too moist on your first attempt.
- For high altitude, adjust baking temperature and time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, sugar free, low sugar, healthy banana bread, ripe bananas, dairy-free