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Healthy No-Sugar-Added Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Healthy No-Sugar-Added Banana Bread Recipe

This Healthy No-Sugar-Added Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and guilt-free, making it the perfect treat for any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup applesauce Can replace with mashed banana.
  • 1/4 cup honey Consider using pure maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 2 large eggs Can swap with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas Using overripe bananas yields the best results.

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two medium loaf pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce and honey until smooth. Beat in eggs and add mashed bananas, stirring until combined.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula until just incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans and top with thinly sliced bananas.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas. Consider adding cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavor.

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