Apple-Banana Bread without Sugar
A delightful and wholesome bread made with ripe bananas and apples, perfect for breakfast or as a snack without any added sugars.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Fruits and Eggs
- 2 pieces ripe bananas Make sure the bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness.
- 2 pieces apples Finely grated for mixing.
- 2 large eggs Can be replaced with unsweetened applesauce for a vegan option.
Dry Ingredients
- 180 g oats or spelt flour Oats will give a denser texture, spelt flour will make it lighter.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon For flavor; optional pinch of nutmeg can be added.
- 50 g chopped nuts Optional; can be replaced with seeds for a nut-free version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth.
- Finely grate the apples and add them to the mashed bananas, mixing well.
- Stir in the eggs until fully combined.
- In another bowl, mix the oats (or spelt flour) with baking powder and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, add chopped nuts at this stage.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat slices in the toaster or microwave to warm before enjoying.