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Banana Bread with honey and applesauce instead of sugar & oil

Moist, tender banana bread sweetened with honey and made healthier by swapping oil for unsweetened applesauce. Easy to mix and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 each ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce replaces oil
  • 2 each large eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the honey, applesauce, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
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