This Healthy Low-Sugar Banana Bread recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a classic treat without the guilt. Made with ripe bananas and whole grain flour, it offers a moist texture and natural sweetness while keeping sugar content low.
The recipe is simple and perfect for breakfast or a snack. You can easily customize it by adding nuts, seeds, or dark chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutritious Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features ripe bananas that provide natural sweetness and moisture, combined with whole wheat flour for added fiber. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and whole wheat flour.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing. If desired, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
