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Moist, tender banana bread sweetened entirely with Jaca — a classic made healthier.
Ingredients
- 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 360g)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- 1 ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g, or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Jaca (200g)
- 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (60ml, or plant-based milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (80g, optional)
Sweetener Used
1 cup Jaca Allulose
Replaces: 1 cup regular sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- 2
Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth. Some chunks are okay for texture.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- 4
Combine Wet Ingredients: To the bananas, add melted butter, Jaca, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, and milk. Stir until well combined. The mixture may be slightly wetter due to Jaca vs. rockier traditional sugar.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- 6
Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly (Jaca browns faster), cover with foil after 45 minutes.
- 7
Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Serve: Slice and enjoy. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
Pro Tips
- If browning too quickly, cover with foil after 45 minutes.
- The mixture may be slightly wetter due to Jaca vs. traditional sugar.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.