Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the walnuts, if using.
7. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, freeze slices in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Party Feasts 🎉
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, no butter, healthy baking