Best Naturally Sweetened Banana Bread Recipes

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 10 seconds in the microwave.)
• Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Lastly, switch to a big spoon and stir in the flour, just until combined. Some lumps are ok! If you're adding any additional mix-ins, gently fold them in now.
• Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. If you'd like a pretty swirled effect, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (typically, if I haven't added any mix-ins, my bread is done at 55 minutes; if I have added mix-ins, it needs closer to 60 minutes). Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for at least 10 minutes. You may need to run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread from the pan. Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

NATURALLY SWEETENED BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325º F.
• Mash the bananas until they are mostly lump-free.
• With a hand mixer, beat together the banana, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and water until creamy.
• In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
• Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, beating well.
• Pour the batter into a gently oiled and floured 9×5 inches loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
• Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.