Sugar-Free Banana Bars
Indulge guilt-free with these moist and delicious Sugar-Free Banana Bars, the perfect treat for health-conscious snackers! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, these wholesome bars skip refined sugar without sacrificing flavor. A blend of whole wheat flour and rolled oats adds fiber, while a hint of cinnamon brings warmth to every bite. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins provide delightful texture and added nutrition. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, these soft-baked bars are ideal for quick breakfasts, post-workout snacks, or wholesome desserts. Packed with natural goodness and ready in under 30 minutes, these sugar-free banana treats are sure to satisfy your cravings in the healthiest way possible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg to the mashed bananas. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Once cooled, carefully lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cut into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2857 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
