Sugar-Free Classic Banana Loaf
Indulge guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Classic Banana Loaf, a wholesome treat that's naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this recipe swaps refined sugar for nutrient-rich alternatives, while using whole wheat flour to pack in extra fiber. Infused with warm cinnamon and optional chopped walnuts for added texture, this moist and flavorful loaf is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, it's quick to prepare and ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with your favorite spread, this sugar-free banana bread promises to be a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with a little oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender loaf.
Fold in the chopped walnuts if using, to add a bit of crunch and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the loaf is cooked through.
Allow the banana loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the banana loaf once it has cooled down. Enjoy with a spread of your choice or as is.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2231 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.3 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2687 mg | 57% | |
*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.
