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Moist, Naturally Sweetened Sugar Free Banana Bread

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Bake this moist, naturally sweetened banana bread using only ripe bananas for sweetness. It is a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack, made without refined sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low carb)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 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.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, sugar substitute, eggs, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until you just incorporate the flour; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in any optional nuts or mix-ins.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best natural sweetness.
  • For a low carb or keto option, substitute the all-purpose flour with 1 3/4 cups of fine almond flour and add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum if desired for structure.
  • If you prefer a touch of liquid sweetener, you can substitute the granulated sugar substitute with 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup, though this adds natural sugar content.
  • Baking time may vary based on your oven and flour choice. Check for doneness around the 50-minute mark.

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