Description
A wholesome and naturally sweetened banana bread made without any added sugar, using ripe bananas, honey, and sugar-free applesauce. This recipe combines the goodness of whole wheat flour and aromatic cinnamon for a healthier twist on the classic banana bread.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar free applesauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 large or 4 medium mashed overripe bananas
- 1 extra banana for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease two medium loaf pans to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir these dry ingredients together well to ensure an even distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the sugar free applesauce and honey together. Then, stir in the beaten eggs followed by the mashed bananas until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet banana mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently, just until incorporated to avoid overmixing which can make the bread dense.
- Fill the Pans: Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared loaf pans. Reserve some batter for filling four cupcake tins if desired.
- Decorate: Slice the extra banana and place slices on top of the batter in the loaf pans for a decorative touch.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. To avoid excessive browning, cover the tops loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking if necessary.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using overripe bananas enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the bread.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different natural sweetener option.
- Covering the bread with foil during baking prevents the crust from becoming too dark.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, no sugar added, whole wheat, healthy baking, honey sweetened, sugar free applesauce, cinnamon banana bread
