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Moist, Naturally Sweetened Sugar-Free Banana Bread

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Bake this moist and delicious sugar-free banana bread using only the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas and applesauce. This recipe provides a healthy, guilt-free quick bread perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe, mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or use almond flour for Keto/Paleo option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, melted coconut oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. If using nuts, stir them into the dry ingredients now.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until you have a batter that is just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 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 a Keto or Low Carb Banana Bread option, substitute the whole wheat flour with 2 cups of fine almond flour and add 1/4 cup of a granulated zero-sugar sweetener like monk fruit blend.
  • The riper your bananas are (mostly brown or black), the sweeter your bread will be, reducing the need for any added sweeteners.
  • To keep this bread extra moist, avoid overbaking; check for doneness around the 50-minute mark.

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