Banana Bread Recipe with No Butter

Juliana Crimi, RD, MHSc

Looking for a delicious banana bread recipe without butter? You’ve come to the right place! This moist and flavorful banana bread is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is perfect for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 10 slices

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Fork
Spoon
Muffin load
Oven

Ingredients

3 ripe Bananas mashed
1 medium Egg
2 teaspoon Vanila extract
⅓ cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 ½ cups Flour
½ teaspoon Salt
⅓ cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and olive oil to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Prepare Baking Tin: Grease a loaf tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

FAQs

Can you make refined sugar-free banana bread?

Yes! Simply swap the chocolate chips for sugar-free alternatives or add nuts for crunch.

Is banana bread healthy?

This banana bread is healthier than traditional recipes, as it’s made with olive oil and naturally sweetened by bananas.

Is banana bread moist?

Absolutely! This recipe delivers a moist and tender banana bread thanks to the olive oil and ripe bananas. To keep banana bread super moist, avoid overbaking.

Keyword banana, bananabread, bread