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The Ultimate Moist Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)

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Bake this incredibly moist and tender sugar free banana bread using only the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas. This recipe is a guilt-free, wholesome loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit blend (or substitute with 1/3 cup pure maple syrup for ‘no added refined sugar’)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon 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 salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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, sweetener, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract. Mix well until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  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. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  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 banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the moistest sugar free banana bread, use bananas that are heavily spotted or nearly black. The riper the banana, the more natural sugar and moisture it provides.
  • If you are using a sugar substitute like erythritol, adding 1/2 teaspoon of molasses can help mimic the browning and slight flavor depth that refined sugar provides.
  • This loaf is excellent for meal planning and pairs well with low-carb meal plan delivery options if you are tracking macros.
  • To keep the loaf tender, avoid over-baking; check it starting at 50 minutes.

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