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Healthy Low-Sugar Banana Bread Recipe with Monk Fruit Sweetener

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A moist and flavorful banana bread made with monk fruit sweetener for a low-sugar, healthier twist on the classic treat. Perfect for using overripe bananas without the guilt.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener (e.g., Lakanto)
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with coconut oil or butter, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining. Stir in monk fruit sweetener, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until just combined.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a rubber spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It is done when toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough bread. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Room temperature eggs blend better. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free yogurt and applesauce or oil.

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