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

Close-up of a loaf of moist sugar free banana bread, with two thick slices cut and resting on a white plate.
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This sugar-free banana bread recipe uses only very ripe bananas for natural sweetness, resulting in a wonderfully moist and tender loaf. It is a guilt-free choice perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large, very ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener or stevia (if bananas are not sweet enough)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (use almond flour) a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the very ripe bananas thoroughly until they are mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk the eggs, applesauce, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. If you are using the optional zero-calorie sweetener, add it here.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the optional nuts, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The ripeness of your bananas is key to achieving natural sweetness in this **no added sugar recipe**.
  • For a **diabetic friendly dessert** option, skip any added sweeteners and rely solely on the fruit.
  • If you want a slightly richer flavor, substitute half the almond flour with coconut flour, but reduce the liquid slightly.
  • This **moist banana bread recipe** keeps well stored tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to three days.

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