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Healthy Sugar Free Banana Bread Recipe

Published: Sep 16, 2023 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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A simple and healthy sugar free banana bread recipe that provides the same sweetness and deliciousness just without sugar. This is also a dairy-free banana bread since we use only oat milk.

4 slices of sugar free banana bread on a wooden board with banana slices and blueberries on the side.

This recipe was inspired by The Healthiest Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With No Butter, Walnut Banana Bread Muffins (Dairy-Free) and 3 Healthy Banana Bread Recipes For The Whole Family.

Jump to:
  • Traditional Banana Bread 
  • A Healthy Version 
  • Dairy Free Banana Bread Ingredients 
  • How To Make - Step-By-Step Photo Instructions 
  • Variations And Add-Ins
  • Storage 
  • FAQ
  • More healthy baked recipes
  • Healthy Sugar Free Banana Bread Recipe
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Traditional Banana Bread 

Making banana bread is a great way to use up those overripe bananas that you might have lying at home. It's one of those quick breads that you can whip up in no time and still have a delicious and healthy food that you can combine with numerous different ingredients for a healthy breakfast, healthy snack or a delicious dessert. 

The thing is that a lot of recipes contain added sweeteners like brown sugar, coconut sugar, pure maple syrup and granulated sugar. Or even some artificial sweeteners.

And this it the thing we wanted to avoid in this easy sugar free banana bread recipe so that it can be served to small children from an early stage. Interested? Keep on reading for full instructions. 

A Healthy Version 

This is such a great recipe with simple ingredients that literally anyone can make at home.

It has just the right amount of sweetness that it is a great food for babies but also for adults and anyone with a sweet tooth.

And by sweetness we mean natural sweetness that comes from the overripe bananas.

With the perfect texture and endless serving ways it truly is one of my favorite recipes to make for my kids. 

Dairy Free Banana Bread Ingredients 

Labelled ingredients on white background.

To make this excellent low sugar banana bread recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 

  • bananas: make sure you are using blackened overripe bananas. Those are the only kind you can use in this recipe to get the best results and optimal sweetness 
  • eggs: I like to use eggs in this recipe and if possible organic eggs. 
  • coconut oil: coconut oil is almost always my choice for an oil/fat in healthy dessert recipes. For this recipe, make sure it is melted coconut oil when you are measuring your ingredients. 
  • milk: I am used to using oat milk as this is the kind of milk we usually have at home. But actually, any other milk will do. The main thing is that you use milk as it will provide a moist bread.  This is why this is also a dairy-free banana bread.
  • flour: this recipe requires the use of all-purpose flour just because it is the easiest one to ensure that the bread rises but you can easily use another flour of choice. 
  • baking powder: ensures that the bread rises while baking. 

Top tip: for best results, keep your eggs at room temperature for at least an hour prior to making the batter 

How To Make - Step-By-Step Photo Instructions 

collage of 8 images showing how to make sugar-free banana bread.

1. Preheat the oven to 180℃ / 356℉.

2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

3. Peel and mash the bananas and put into a large mixing bowl.

4. Add the rest of the wet ingredients to the mashed bananas and mix.

5. In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and cinnamon.

6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together until you have a smooth batter.

7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and level the surface with a silicone spatula.

8. Bake for about 45 minutes.

9. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before taking out of the bread tin and serving.

Landscape image of 4 slices of sugar free banana bread on a wooden board with banana slices and blueberries on the side.

Variations And Add-Ins

If you want to give this recipe a bit of a twist and do things slightly differently than I did, you can try the below options. 

Variations

  • whole wheat banana bread: instead of using all-purpose flour you can use whole wheat flour 
  • egg-free banana bread: if you don't want to use eggs you can try with an egg replacer such as flax eggs or chia egg 
  • dairy-free banana bread: use other plant-based milk such as almond milk 
  • replace coconut oil: use melted butter or olive oil instead of coconut oil 

Add-Ins And Serving Ideas

  • add some chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top of the bread batter before baking
  • spread some peanut butter over the bread slices 
  • serve with some fresh fruit on the side 
  • serve with some greek yogurt 
diagonal dairy free banana bread slices on a wooden board with blueberries and banana slices on the side.

Storage 

In case you are left with some leftover sugarfree banana bread, there are a few different ways to store it. 

​If you want to use it up in the next few days, the best option is to cut it into slices, place in an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, leave at room temperature for about 30 minutes. 

In case you want some long-term storage for your bread, then place the slices into a silicone bag and put in the freezer for up to 3 months. Before serving allow to thaw at room temperature for about 1 hour or you can defrost in the microwave or oven if you have that option. 

FAQ

Is Banana Bread Healthy?

If made without added sugar and artificial sweeteners it can be considered a healthy meal due to its nutritional content. It can however be high in calories so healthy doesn't necessarily mean that it is low-calorie.

Can I Make This Without Wheat Flour?

Yes, you can make it with a different type of flour such as oat flour or even some rolled oats and quinoa flakes. Just make sure if using rolled oats or quinoa flakes to blend either in a blender until you have a flour-like consistency.

Why Isn't My Bread Sweet?

In case you don't think your bread is sweet enough, it might be that you were not using overripe bananas. Overripe bananas are the ones that are almost black from the outside before peeling and when peeled are so soft that you slightly need to touch them to mash.

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4 slices of sugar free banana bread on a wooden board with banana slices and blueberries on the side.

Healthy Sugar Free Banana Bread Recipe

A simple and healthy sugar free banana bread recipe that provides the same sweetness and deliciousness just without sugar.
5 from 3 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Cooling time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings 12 slices
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? 3 months

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 bananas medium-sized
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃ / 356℉.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Peel and mash the bananas and put into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the rest of the wet ingredients to the mashed bananas and mix.
  • In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together until you have a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan and level the surface with a silicone spatula.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before taking out of the bread tin and serving.

Notes

Top tip: if you want to make sure that your banana bread is baked, you can insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, your bread is baked. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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