Description
This sugar-free banana bread is tender, naturally sweet, and loaded with rich banana flavor—thanks to extra-ripe bananas and a touch of applesauce. No refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, just wholesome ingredients that come together into a moist and satisfying loaf.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas mashed
0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
0.25 cup neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
0.75 cup whole wheat flour
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
Optional: 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Stir in the applesauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Sprinkle in the salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; mix to incorporate.
5. Add the whole wheat and all-purpose flours and fold gently until no streaks remain.
6. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy warm, or store once fully cooled.
Notes
Use bananas that are very ripe—deeply speckled or nearly black—for best flavor and sweetness.
Don’t skip cooling the bread before slicing; it helps set the texture.
Wrap individual slices to freeze for quick, on-the-go breakfasts or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, sugar free, healthy, naturally sweet