Description

Moist, fluffy, and naturally sweetened, this Applesauce Banana Bread is a healthier, egg-free twist on the classic. Made with ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and no butter, it's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or any neutral oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in optional ingredients like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.

To make it vegan, choose maple syrup over honey.

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for added flavor.

Store at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg