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Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This low sugar banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a hint of brown sugar, giving it a deep, caramel-like flavor. The added walnuts bring a delightful crunch, while a light powdered sugar glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. A deliciously moist and nutty treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing!
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5 from 6 votes
Delicious low sugar banana loaf bread, with light sugar glaze drizzled over the banana bread.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Baking Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

Banana bread dough

  • ¾ cup Walnuts ground or chopped
  • 2 ½ Bananas
  • ¼ cup Butter soft
  • ½ cup Demerara Brown Sugar
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups Spelt flour 8.82 oz
  • 3 tsp Baking powder

For the glaze

  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) (top and bottom heat). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Prepare ¾ cup Walnuts by chopping them or using grated walnuts for a finer texture.
    ¾ cup Walnuts
  • Mash 2 ½ Bananas (2 ½ large or 3 small bananas) with a fork until smooth.
    2 ½ Bananas
  • Cream ¼ cup Butter, ½ cup Demerara Brown Sugar, ½ tsp Cinnamon, and 1 pinch Salt in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
    ¼ cup Butter, ½ cup Demerara Brown Sugar, ½ tsp Cinnamon, 1 pinch Salt
  • Beat in 2 Eggs, then stir in walnuts, mashed bananas, 1 ¾ cups Spelt flour, and 3 tsp Baking powder until a smooth batter forms.
    2 Eggs, 1 ¾ cups Spelt flour, 3 tsp Baking powder
  • Pour the batter into the lined pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness with a wooden skewer.
  • Cool the bread on a wire rack after removing it from the pan.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup Powdered sugar and 2 tbsp Milk, then drizzle lightly over the cooled loaf. Use just enough to keep it low in sugar!
    2 tbsp Milk, 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • Slice and serve! Enjoy this moist, nutty, and just-sweet-enough banana bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 16 Slices
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Nora
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