Kimberly Higgins Dietitian Food Nutrition
banana bread low sugar recipe

Low Sugar Banana Bread

A delicious and tender banana bread that slashes the sugar content without sacrificing the enjoyment!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 5×9 loaf pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup almound flour
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • dash grated nutmeg – optional
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp light olive oil
  • 1 cup mashed banana, approximately two large, very ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/3 cup mini chocloate chips plus 1 Tbsp (or chopped chocolate, walnuts, berries or dried fruit)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 5×9 loaf pan with pan spray, butter or coconut oil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients; almond flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. If desired, grate a dash of fresh nutmeg into mixture or add a sprinkle of grated nutmeg. Mix lightly with a fork to combine.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, oil and maple syrup or honey. Stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and using a spoon or rubber spatula, stir just until ingredients are thorooughly combined. Do not overmix.
  • Add the chocolate chips (or other mix-ins), stir quickly to combine and pour into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, from to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes our clean.
  • Cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Once slightly cooled, turn out onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • Serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap or tin foil. Will keep at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5-7 days.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap in plastic wrap and tin foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.