As regular readers would already know, I’ve given up Refined Sugar for lent. Yes, I am crazy. It’s Day 6 as I’m writing this and I haven’t got any cravings yet, and I’m crossing my fingers that they don’t make an appearance. I’m not finding it too difficult this time around. I was making Breakfast on Sunday morning and came across 2 very ripe bananas and wondered whether I could make a Sugar Free Banana Loaf by adapting my recipe. Well I gave it a go, with a lot of guess work on the ingredients and it actually turned out really well. I thought it was only fair to share the recipe with you in case anyone else if trying to limit their sugar intake.
This is naturally sweetened with bananas and honey. I have used an extra banana and have also swapped the butter for coconut oil to make this a little healthier. You can use 110g butter if you’d rather. I have also added natural vanilla and cinnamon to sweeten.
Ingredients:
Makes 1 Loaf
110g coconut oil (melted)
120g honey
2 medium eggs
200g plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
60ml milk
3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Method:
Preparation: 10 minutes | Baking: 1 hour 20 minutes
1. Preheat oven to 180°c/160°c fan. Grease and line a loaf tin.
2. Melt your coconut oil in the microwave to ensure the mixture doesn’t go lumpy. Add this to a bowl with your eggs, honey, vanilla and milk and stir until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients and bananas to the mixture and stir again.
4. Pour the mixture in to your prepared loaf tin. Place in the oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, checking at regular intervals after 50 minutes. Bake until golden brown and a skewer/knife comes out clean. Leave to cool.
Will you be baking this Sugar Free Banana Loaf? Do you have any Sugar Free recipes to share?
Until next time,
Lyka says
When I see sugar-free foods, it joys my heart! Not only does this look tasty but also healthy. I really think this recipe would be perfect for our magazine called DiabetEASE. We have a section there that features diabetes-friendlt recipes that we can share with our readers. 🙂
Ami says
It makes me feel a little less guilty when I know something is sugar free. That sounds interesting, my Grandma is diabetic, I’ll have to share that with her.
Ami xxx
sabrina barbante says
I love sweets made with bananas! I use it as a daily energizer and I often replace fatter ingredients with it. I must try your loaf, quite similar to the one i make
Ami says
I make Banana Loaf far too often, but it’s one of your 5 a day right? Hehe.
Ami xxx
Nina says
This recipe looks like a good and healthy alternative. I would love to give it a try.
Ami says
Thank you! I hope you manage to give it a go, it’s delicious.
Ami xxx
Jean says
What a great recipe! I love a banana loaf and it’s great to know that there is a great, healthier alternative.
Ami says
Thank you! It’s much better for you, I can imagine I’ll be making this one even when I can have sugar again.
Ami xxx
Di says
Love banana loaf, actually I love anything with bananas! Good for you on giving up refined sugar for lent, but I don’t think I could do it.
Ami says
Yes I love bananas too, I keep meaning to put my bananas in the freezer to try banana “ice cream”. Thank you! Day 10 now and not struggling yet.
Ami xxx
Laura Dove says
I LOVE banana bread!! It’s one of my absolute favourites and the kids love it too! This sounds like a fab recipe!
Ami says
It’s delicious isn’t it! I’m sure I buy bananas just to wait for them to go off!
Ami xxx
fashionandstylepolice says
I love the sound of this banana loaf recipe. Sounds very yummy. I would love to try it.
Ami says
I hope you enjoy it if you do try it, I’ll be making another on the weekend.
Ami xxx
Melanie williams says
I love banana bread and it is a bonus that this is sugar free. I know what I will be doing this weekend – baking! x
Ami says
Have fun! I’ll be baking too! Making some sugary treats for my other half and trying not to be tempted by them.
Ami xxx
sweety says
That’s amazing. Keep going, I have tried no refined sugar challenge for 30 days. Initially I had my cravings, but later on I naturally inclined to less/no sweet food or natural foods.
Ami says
Thank you! I’m on Day 10 now and craving really strange things that I wouldn’t usually eat.
Ami xxx
London Mumma says
We recently made a banana bread and I find that you have to use so much sugar, so this is great as it gives us an alternative with less.
Ami says
It’s mad isn’t it when you realise how much sugar goes into baking, I’m loving using alternatives.
Ami xxx
Komal says
My boyfriend loves Hanna bread! Def stealing this recipe! Thank you!
Ami says
I hope he likes it!
Ami xxx
Sigrid Says says
It looks smooth and soft. I just might try doing this. I usually buy from a local maker. But sometimes, I also like to do things at home, like bake for my family.
Ami says
I love to bake but struggling since going sugar free, I’m enjoying adapting my favourite recipes.
Ami xxx
Msddah says
Sugar free anything is already great but banana loaf takes the crown. Thanks for sharing this I will definitely give it a try!
Ami says
It’s amazing. I’ll be making this again on Sunday I’m sure of it.
Ami xxx
Alison Rost says
I love that it’s sugar free. I’ve been trying my best to stay away from sugar ever since I started focusing on my fitness and my health. This is definitely something that I wouldn’t mind making.
Ami says
I didn’t really expect much from it but it taste’s SO good with the natural sweetness from the bananas and honey.
Ami xxx
Nikki says
This looks great. I’m trying to eat healthy right now, but am not really following a plan as much, although many of the recipes I’m trying are Slimming World friendly as that is the diet plan I know the most about. I will definitely give this a try, it’s a great healthier alternative for one of my favourite things!
Ami says
I’m glad that you’re trying to eat healthily, I find adapting my favourite recipes like this really helps and I’m not depriving myself of anything.
Ami xxx