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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. This recipe relies on very ripe bananas for natural sweetness, making it a healthy banana bread perfect for breakfast or a low sugar dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 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 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, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using, add the optional monk fruit sweetener here.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you just combine the batter. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Fold in the optional nuts or chocolate chips, if you are using them.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick 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 black.
  • This recipe is diabetic friendly when omitting any optional added zero-calorie sweeteners.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the flour with almond flour for a low carb banana bread variation.

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Find it online: https://mistyplate.com/sugar-free-banana-bread-moist-recipe/