The Best Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe
If you didn’t think you could ever find a Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe, I have got you covered today. One of my grandmother’s favorite recipes that you would always find on the kitchen counter is her banana bread. It included everything you needed to feel comforted, warm, and loved. The internet is saturated with Banana Bread recipes. But, this one you will want to save, pin, print out, and make it a part of your kitchen. This recipe is a tried and true family recipe. I have altered it for a diabetic-friendly and heart-healthy option. It tastes phenomenal.
You know, I used to be all about those rich, indulgent banana treats. Give me all the full-fat goodness – it was my secret weapon for the yummiest banana bread and smoothies. I mean, who doesn’t love that extra creamy flavor, right?
But life likes to throw us curve balls sometimes. Recently, I got some news from my doctor that’s forced me to rethink my kitchen adventures. Turns out, I’m dealing with high blood pressure and I’m teetering on the edge of diabetes. Talk about a wake-up call!
So now, I’m on a mission to reinvent my favorite banana recipes. Gone are the days of piling on extra fats, salt, or carbs without a second thought. It’s been quite the journey. I’m determined to find new ways to make delicious treats. I am making sure they won’t send my health into a tailspin.
Is anyone else out there navigating similar dietary changes? I’d love to hear your stories and swap some heart-healthy banana recipes! Let’s make this health journey a little sweeter together. That’s why I have brought back previously shared Banana Bread Recipes to bring you this yummy Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe.
Before you come for me about the sugar in the banana, yes it does produce sugar. The darker the banana is, the more sugar it has. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t provide any guidance when it comes to sugar intake. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends no more than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per person per day. The American Heart Association recommends 36 grams (9 teaspoons) per day for men. People assigned male at birth (AMAB) should also consume 36 grams per day. That being said, the protein in the eggs and nuts does help to balance out the sugar intake. At the end of the day, if you know your sugars spike with banana bread, don’t eat it.
Now, let’s get into it.
Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe
Will this taste like your typical banana bread recipe? No! Do you want it to? No! Why? Because the original recipe is full of sugar and salt, those things bring on heart and health concerns. This is not what we want. This Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe will give you the satisfaction of savory and sweet without the actual sugar and salt. Why? Because It’s The Best Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe (not bias at all)😉
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Diabetic-Friendly Banana Bread Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
The only banana bread recipe you will need.
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe Bananas (Darker = more sugar)
- 1 Cup Sugar (For Diabetic Friendly use artificial sweetner like It’s Just)
- 1 Room Temp Egg (I prefer brown as they are richer)
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
- 1.5 Cups All-Purpose Flour (For Diabetic Friendly use Coconut, Almond or Wheat Flour)
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- .5 Teaspoon Celtic Salt (Heart Friendly but be mindful)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves (Optional)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Ginger (Optional)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon (Optional)
- 1/2 Cup Nuts of Choice (I prefer walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loat pan; set aside.
- In a bowl, mash bananas; you should have about 1 cup
- Beat in sugar, then egg and butter.
- In an-other bowl, , stir together flour, salt, and baking soda; add to banana mixture and stir just until all flour is moistened.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes
Notes
Tip: line pan with parchment paper for easy lift out.
This receipe has been adapted from the Sunset Recipe Book.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Food
- Cuisine: American
