Easy Banana Bread No Sugar: My Go-To Recipe! (Print Version)
Easy Banana Bread No Sugar Added! Get a moist, flavorful loaf naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Your perfect wholesome treat for any time.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, No Added Sugar
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Wholesome Goodness
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3-4 large overripe bananas
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Essentials
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Optional Flavor Boosters
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if preferred)
# Instructions:
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First things first, get your oven preheating to 350°F (175°C). While it's warming up, grab a 9x5 inch loaf pan. I usually grease mine with a bit of coconut oil and then dust it with a little flour, just to make sure nothing sticks. I still remember the time I skipped this step, and half my beautiful loaf stayed stuck to the bottom. So frustrating! You want that golden crust, not a mangled mess.
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Now for the stars of our Easy Banana Bread No Sugar show! In a large bowl, mash those super-ripe bananas really well. I use a potato masher, and I go until they're almost completely smooth, with just a few tiny lumps left for texture. This is where the magic happens for natural sweetness, so don't be shy! I once left them too chunky, and the bread was okay, but not that perfectly moist texture I crave.
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Add the eggs, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract to your mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until it's just combined. You're not looking for perfection here, just a good mix. I sometimes get a little overzealous and overmix, but for wet ingredients, it's not the end of the world. Just make sure those egg yolks are fully incorporated!
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This step is important, honestly, because it ensures all your leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed. I used to just dump everything in one bowl, and sometimes I'd get a bite of pure baking soda. Not ideal, trust me! This quick whisk makes all the difference.
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Now, gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until *just* combined. Seriously, don't overmix! Overmixing develops the gluten too much, and you'll end up with tough bread. I learned this the hard way with a few dense loaves. A few streaks of flour are totally fine; it'll all come together in the oven. If you're adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
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Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes. You'll know it's done when a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top will be beautifully golden brown, and your kitchen will smell absolutely heavenly. I didn't expect that first perfect loaf to smell so good, but it really fills the house with warmth!
# Notes:
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For the best flavor, I always let my bananas get super spotty, almost completely black. That's where the natural sweetness for this Easy Banana Bread No Sugar really shines through!
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If you're making this ahead, you can mash your bananas and store them in the fridge for a day or two. Just bring them to room temp before mixing.
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Ran out of coconut oil? Melted unsalted butter works perfectly, too! I've even used unsweetened applesauce in a pinch for a lighter loaf, though the texture is a bit different.
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This Easy Banana Bread No Sugar is amazing warm with a smear of almond butter, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert treat!
# Tools You'll Need:
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9x5 inch loaf pan
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large mixing bowls
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whisk
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potato masher
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measuring cups and spoons
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wire cooling rack
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 280 kcal
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 40g
Protein: 5g