Looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack recipe and a way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter? Say hello to our Healthy No Added Sugar Banana bread! This classic treat is a great solution for spotty bananas and a surefire way to fill your home with warmth and irresistible aromas. Store-bought and even homemade banana bread recipes are often high in fat, sugar and calories.1 This Banana Bread recipe has no added oil or refined sugar, is a source of fibre and protein and is lower in calories! Try this delicious and healthier version of Banana Bread today!
Key Ingredients of this No Added Sugar Banana Bread Recipe
- Bananas – choosing very ripe, spotty bananas is important to achieve a sweet and moist banana bread. Bananas are a good source of vitamins, antioxidants and fibre.2
- Dates have been used as a natural sweetener and are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre.3
- Whole-grain Flour -is higher in fibre and nutrients than white refined flour.4
Serving Suggestions for this delicious Banana Bread
- Try serving with delicious creamy vanilla ricotta and fresh berries.
- Or with a thin spread of plant-based spread. How to choose healthy spreads.
- Try warmed Banana Bread with a small scoop of reduced-fat vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey for a delicious dessert idea. Yum!
Substitutes For Ingredients
- Make it Gluten-Free – choose a gluten-free flour, however, the consistency of the Banana Bread may change.
- Make it Vegan- substitute eggs for an extra 1/2 cup of apple sauce or add an extra banana.
How to Store
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
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Healthy No Added Sugar Banana Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 medium bananas* very ripe
- 1/2 cup applesauce/ apple puree unsweetened
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup wholewheat plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170° C /350° F **
- Lightly grease a non-stick 9 x 5" loaf pan.
- Add chopped dates, 1/2 cup boiled water and baking soda to a small bowl and stir to mix. Put aside and let soak for 15 minutes
- Add bananas, dates and water mixture*, eggs, applesauce and vanilla to a blender and process for about a minute or until smooth.
- In another large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together – flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour mixture into the loaf pan and cook in the oven for about 45 -50 minutes or until golden and cooked through.***
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
Please Note: Nutrition Values are approximate only. They may vary according to which brands of food are used.
