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Moist Sugar Free Banana Bread Muffins (Naturally Sweetened)

Three golden brown sugar free banana bread muffins stacked on a white plate, one cut open to show the moist interior.
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You can enjoy the comforting flavor of banana bread in muffin form without any added sugar. These moist, naturally sweetened muffins rely only on very ripe bananas for sweetness, making them a great choice for health-conscious baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 3–4 large bananas)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener blend (or stevia equivalent for 1/2 cup sugar)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, applesauce, and monk fruit sweetener. Whisk until these wet ingredients are fully combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost completely black.
  • If you prefer a low-carb or keto banana muffins sugar free alternative, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum, or use almond flour with necessary adjustments to liquids.
  • To make these diabetic friendly banana muffins, confirm your monk fruit sweetener is zero-calorie and zero-net-carb.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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