Looking for a nutritious baking recipe with no added sugar or bananas? Then banana bread with oats and apple is a delicious choice! In this article, you'll discover the perfect recipe idea, tips for variation, and a shortcut using our healthy sugar-free banana bread mix .
Why banana bread with apple?
Banana bread is a naturally nutritious snack or breakfast. Adding apple gives it a fresh touch and makes it lighter. Consider:
- unsweetened applesauce (apple mousseline) as an alternative to banana
- pieces of apple in the batter for an extra fruity bite (think: apple cake)
- pinch of cinnamon for an extra apple cake experience
This creates a delicious banana bread oatmeal apple – soft in texture, lightly sweetened and ideal for young and old.
How to replace bananas with applesauce
Want something different than banana? Then unsweetened apple mousseline is a perfect alternative. Expect approximately:
- 1 banana = 100 g applesauce
Applesauce makes the bread softer, fresher, and easier to digest. Choose 100% apple mousseline with no added sugars . You can also use half banana, half applesauce for a balanced result.
Extra tip: apple cubes for apple bread
Want a real apple flavor? Add small diced apple to your batter. Choose a firm apple like Jonagold or Elstar. Season with cinnamon or speculaas spices for an autumnal explosion of flavor.
Shortcut: Use our sugar-free banana bread mix
Want to save time but still bake healthily? Try our no-added-sugar banana bread mix . Made with:
- oat flakes and whole wheat spelt flour
- natural fibers
- no added sugar or sweeteners
Feel free to replace (part of) the banana with applesauce, and/or add diced apple to the batter. This way, you can make apple banana bread your way in no time – quick, healthy, and delicious.
Recipe idea: banana bread oatmeal apple
Below is a simple basic recipe that you can adapt yourself:
- 2 ripe bananas or 200 g applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 100 g oatmeal (flour)
- 100 g spelt flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- option: 1 apple, diced
- option: handful of chopped nuts
Directions: Mix all the wet ingredients, then add the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Pour into a cake tin and bake for 40–45 minutes at 180°C.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is banana bread healthy?
- Yes, especially if you use whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners like banana or applesauce, and healthy fats like nuts and seeds.
- Can I freeze the banana bread?
- Absolutely. Slice the bread and freeze it in individual portions. Perfect for busy mornings.
- What's the difference between your banana bread mix and regular baking mixes?
- Our mix contains no added sugar, only natural (organic) ingredients, is 100% whole grain and is suitable for a healthy breakfast or snack .
