Deliciously Moist Banana Bread Recipe Without Butter

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This banana bread recipe without butter is both moist and delicious! Yes, you heard that correctly. This moist banana bread comes out of the oven warm, tasty, and is the best banana bread recipe that you will make. Your family will love it and they won’t even know that it’s quite healthy. 

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When bananas are at the point where they get brown spots and no one in the house wants to eat them – that’s the perfect time to make this no-butter banana bread recipe. Brown bananas are always a good reason to make delicious bread with the natural sweetness of bananas. You can customize this easy recipe to your own liking too! 

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe Without Butter

Hopefully, most of these ingredients are part of your pantry staples. Otherwise, you can get them at your local grocery store or online (marked in green). 

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups cashew flour (here)
• 1/3 cup coconut flour (here)
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp licorice root powder (here)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla bean powder (here)
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (here)

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe bananas
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (here)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (here)

You will also need a few more baking items. If you don’t already have them you can grab these items online here:

• loaf pan
• large mixing bowl
• parchment paper
• measuring cups and spoons
• wire cooling rack

How to Make This Easy Banana Bread

First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside. 

Next, combine all of the dry ingredients, minus the chocolate chips in a large bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash bananas. Overripe bananas will give the most sweet banana flavor to this delicious banana bread recipe. 

Add the remaining wet ingredients to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Stir to combine these as well.

Next, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or spatula. This easy recipe does not require a fancy hand mixer. 

The banana bread batter should not be heavy, thick, thin, or runny. It is actually light and fluffy with an even consistency. 

Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips. Leave a few out to be able to sprinkle on top of the bread loaf. 

Prepare the Loaf Pan

Grab your prepared loaf pan. Instead of using a greased loaf pan, I prefer parchment paper. It is my favorite method for the least amount of mess. Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan. 

Sprinkle the top of the batter with the remaining chocolate chips. 

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Before removing the banana bread from the oven make sure to perform the toothpick test. This classic banana bread recipe is ready when the edges are a slight golden brown and it passes the toothpick test. When those two things are reached remove the banana bread from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool. 

The parchment paper allows for easy removal of the bread from the pan. 

Allow the banana bread to cool. Then remove the banana bread loaf from the parchment paper and serve on your favorite serving platter. 

The bread will be easier to slice at room temperature, but it is totally understandable to want to enjoy it while still warm.

Banana Bread Without Butter Recipe Variations, Substitutions & FAQs

• Can I add sugar to this banana bread recipe? You can, we prefer the natural sweetness of the banana along with the pure maple syrup. If you do add sugar, it will alter the original recipe. We would suggest coconut sugar if absolutely necessary. 
• Is there a vegan option for this recipe? Flax eggs are a great substitute for eggs to make this a vegan recipe. 
• What if I don’t have vanilla bean powder? Vanilla bean powder is simply a more pure version of vanilla. You can find it online here: vanilla bean powder, or use vanilla extract if that is what you have on hand. 
• Can I use almond flour instead? yes, you can swap out cashew flour for almond flour if you’d like.
• Does this taste like coconut? No, the coconut oil does not make this banana bread taste like coconut. We prefer coconut oil when baking over inflammatory oils like vegetable oil or canola oil. 
• Can I add sliced banana on the top of the bread? Of course, if you have an extra banana you can slice it up and place it on top of the loaf with the chocolate chips.
• Can I add nuts to this recipe? Sure, we find that walnuts are a great way to add a little nutty flavor to this banana bread. 
• I don’t have parchment paper, can I use wax paper? No, if you don’t have parchment paper simply spray the loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. 

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