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This healthy banana bread is super easy to make and it has no sugar! I always seem to have a lot of bananas on hand and they are always getting ripe on me. So, what better way to use all of those bananas than to make this delicious banana bread? This banana bread is golden brown with a slightly crispy crust. It is bursting with banana flavor with a moist and tender texture.
Banana bread is a classic and we have lightened it up. This banana bread has no oil or butter! This is a fantastic quick bread that is so versatile. You can add some chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins, or mini chocolate chips to change it up or even turn them into muffins. This recipe is the perfect breakfast or snack. Also, it is great for meal prep or to freeze and enjoy later. If you love banana bread, try our cottage cheese banana bread, chocolate banana bread, and healthy banana muffins next! For another classic breakfast, try our healthy coffee cake next!
Why You Will Love This Healthy Banana Bread
- This banana bread is healthy and lightened up.
- There is no butter or oil in this recipe.
- This banana bread is soft and moist.
- It is packed with banana flavor throughout.
- This banana bread is easy to make.
Ingredients Needed
- Bananas: Mash four ripe spotty bananas for this banana bread.
- Eggs: You need two eggs for this recipe.
- Yogurt: Use 0-fat Greek yogurt to make the muffins moist.
- Milk: Use a little bit of your milk of choice to help thin out the Greek yogurt and make the batter the perfect consistency.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds flavor.
- Sweetener: To make this banana bread sugar-free, use Swerve brown sugar replacement or your sugar-free sweetener of choice.
- Flour: This banana bread is made with all-purpose flour.
- Baking Soda: Helps the banana bread rise.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds a lovely flavor to banana bread.
- Nutmeg: A pinch of nutmeg adds flavor and dimension.
- Salt: Add a pinch of salt.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Sweetener Options: You can make this banana bread sugar-free by using a sugar substitute such as Swerve brown sugar replacement. Or, you can always substitute it for lightly packed brown sugar.
- Banana Bread with Applesauce: If you don’t want to use Greek yogurt in this recipe, you can omit the 0-fat Greek yogurt and milk. Then, substitute it for 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
- Add Chocolate Chips: To add a burst of chocolate flavor to your banana bread, add some chocolate chips. To keep this recipe sugar-free, add sugar-free chocolate chips. We like to lightly chop regular-sized chocolate chips or use mini chocolate chips so the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Nuts: Feel free to add nuts to this healthy banana bread! Half a cup of chopped walnuts or chopped pecans would add delicious flavor and texture.
- Raisins: You can add a half cup of raisins to this banana bread.
How To Make Healthy Banana Bread
These healthy banana bread muffins are super delicious and easy to make! First, peel the bananas, add them to a large bowl, and mash them with a fork.
Then, add the eggs, 0-fat Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas and whisk.
After that, add the Swerve or brown sugar replacement to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix.
Next, in a separate large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time until the batter is fully combined.
After that, lightly spray an oven-safe loaf pan with oil or add parchment paper and pour the batter into the loaf pan.
Next, bake the banana bread. Then, let the banana bread cool, carefully remove it from the loaf pan, slice it, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Frozen Bananas: If you don’t have fresh bananas you can still make this recipe! You can use ripe frozen bananas instead. Just let them defrost in the bowl until they are at room temperature and ready to be mixed with the other ingredients.
- Mash the Bananas: Mash four ripe bananas for this recipe. You can thoroughly mash the bananas or leave some chunks. Just make sure to use ripe spotty bananas, as they add sweetness.
- Make Muffins: You can make banana bread muffins with this banana bread recipe. Just lightly spray a non-stick silicone muffin pan with oil or use muffin liners. Then, pour the batter into the muffin pan. This recipe would make about 12-16 muffins. If you make muffins, bake them for about 24-26 minutes or until done and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Storage Instructions
You can easily store any leftover banana bread. It can be placed in an airtight container and stored on the counter for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banana Bread Healthy?
This banana bread is healthy and lightened up. There is no butter or oil used. Instead, it is made with ingredients such as 0-fat Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and bananas.
Can You Freeze Banana Bread?
Banana bread can be frozen. Bake the banana bread, slice it, and let it cool before freezing. Then, place it in freezer-safe containers or stasher bags. This banana bread can be frozen for 1-2 months.
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Easy and Healthy Banana Bread No Sugar
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup 0-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Swerve brown sugar substitute or brown sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the bananas, add them to a large bowl, and mash them with a fork.
- Add the eggs, 0-fat Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas and whisk these wet ingredients.
- Add the Swerve brown sugar replacement to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time until the batter is fully combined. Make sure not to overmix the batter.
- Lightly spray a 9×5 oven-safe loaf pan with oil or add parchment paper so the banana bread doesn’t stick. Then, pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake the banana bread at 350℉ for 45-55 minutes. The banana bread is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean from the center. Once done, let the banana bread cool, carefully remove it from the loaf pan, slice it, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Sweetener: You can make this banana bread sugar-free by using a sugar substitute such as Swerve brown sugar replacement. Or, you can always substitute it for lightly packed brown sugar.
- Banana Bread With Applesauce: If you don’t want to use Greek yogurt in this recipe, you can omit the 0-fat Greek yogurt and milk. Then, substitute it for 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
- Chocolate Chips: To add a burst of chocolate flavor to your banana bread, add some chocolate chips. To keep this recipe sugar-free, add sugar-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wife says great. That says it all.
Hi Doug, thank you so much. If it got your wife’s approval, that truly says it all. I am glad you both enjoyed the banana bread!
This healthy banana bread is one of my go-to recipes! It’s super easy to make, has no sugar, oil, or butter, and still turns out perfectly moist and full of banana flavor. I always seem to have ripe bananas on hand, and this is the perfect way to use them. Lightened up and delicious, this is a banana bread you can feel good about enjoying!
Can whole wheat flour be used?
Hi Elaine, great question! Yes, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour for this banana bread recipe! We hope you enjoy!
I’d like to try this recipe. I was wondering if I could substitute applesauce for the brown sugar
Hi Treena, thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, you can’t fully substitute applesauce for brown sugar, as it won’t provide the same level of sweetness. Applesauce adds moisture, but you would still need a sweetener to get the right flavor. If you’re aiming for a sugar-free version, you can use a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. These options will keep your banana bread sweet without the added sugar.