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Ultimate Moist Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened with Ripe Bananas)

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Bake this wonderfully moist, guilt-free banana bread that relies only on the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas. It is an easy, healthy banana bread recipe perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener or stevia blend (if bananas are not very sweet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, melted butter (or oil), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using, whisk in the optional monk fruit sweetener now.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  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 the best natural sweetness and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost completely black.
  • This recipe is naturally sweetened, making it a great diabetic friendly dessert option.
  • If you prefer a lower-carb version, substitute the flour with 1 3/4 cups of almond flour, but you may need to add one extra egg for structure.
  • To keep this loaf tender, avoid mixing the batter once the flour is added.

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