Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment sling, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined and no streaks of leavening remain.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small bits for texture.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, oil, and sugar free sweetener to the bananas and whisk until the mixture looks smooth and slightly thick.
- Sprinkle the dry ingredients evenly over the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until no dry flour is visible. Do not overmix.
- If using nuts or sugar free chocolate chips, fold them into the batter with a few light strokes so they are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any large air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden, the loaf has a firm dome, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with many brown spots for the best natural sweetness and a moist crumb.
- If the loaf browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Store the cooled loaf tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 6 days.
- For freezing, slice the loaf, wrap slices individually, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- If the loaf browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Store the cooled loaf tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 6 days.
- For freezing, slice the loaf, wrap slices individually, and freeze for up to 3 months.
