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Healthy No Added Sugar Banana Bread Recipe Easy to Make

This wholesome banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and requires no added sugar, making it a perfect healthy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional) optional for slight sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix in applesauce, honey, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in nuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.