Banana Bread without Eggs
Prepared in just one bowl and so full of flavor! Enjoy this banana bread without eggs all throughout the day! It is the perfect breakfast item or snack.
Banana Bread without Eggs
It all started one morning with overripe bananas and resulted in egg free banana bread loved by all! This eggless banana bread is prepared all in 1 bowl for easy cleanup. Applesauce is subbed in for eggs. If you have an egg allergy, are avoiding eggs, or simply don’t have them on hand, this recipe truly doesn’t miss them.
Combine all the ingredients in 1 bowl, mix, and bake into a soft and delicious loaf! The oven is the most time consuming part of the recipe, so let it do the hard work.
Ingredients in egg free banana bread
- All purpose flour
- Bananas (very ripe and beginning to turn brown/get spots)
- White granulated sugar
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Honey
- Unsalted Butter
- Baking Soda
How to make egg free banana bread
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In the order they are listed, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large stand mixer (butter, sugar, honey, applesauce, bananas)
- Mix approx. 30 seconds on low speed until ingredients are combined. If mixing by hand, whisk until combined.
- Add in flour and baking soda
- Mix for approx. 30 seconds – 1 minute on low speed until batter is combined with no large clumps. If mixing by hand, whisk until all ingredients are combined.
- Grease or butter a 5” x 9 ” loaf pan and pour batter evenly into it
- Bake for 60-70 minutes. COVER with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent the top of the bread from overcooking.
- To test if bread is done: Use the toothpick test (Place a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done. If the toothpick comes out with clumps still on it, bake for a few additional minutes.)
- To test if bread is done: Use the toothpick test (Place a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done. If the toothpick comes out with clumps still on it, bake for a few additional minutes.)
What I love about this recipe
Banana bread is such a versatile meal item. It can easily be served as a snack or with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The ingredients are simple and you likely already have them on hand. . You can see here I served it up as a snack for my kids and it was a big hit! Both of my children have egg allergies so baking with an egg substitute allows for them to participate and be engaged in the whole process safely.
- Quick preparation
- All ingredients are mixed in one bowl for easy clean up
- Light, fluffy, and DELICIOUS
Materials Needed
- 5” x 9” loaf pan
- Stand mixer OR large bowl and whisk
FAQ
How ripe should my bananas be? Look for the bananas to begin getting brown spots and easily be mashed with a fork.
Can I freeze the banana bread? Yes, I would let it cool completely and place in a freezer safe bag. When ready to thaw out, place the bread on the counter for a few hours until easily sliced through
Can I make muffins instead? Yes! This recipe will make about 15 muffins. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
Can I use eggs in this recipe? Yes, remove the applesauce and replace with 3 eggs!
Toppings or add-ins
Top the banana bread with: cream cheese, jelly, honey, or butter
You can mix in any of the following prior to baking: raisins, cranberries, chocolate chips, walnuts, or blueberries
More delicious Egg Free Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Burrito without Eggs
Breakfast Casserole without Eggs
Tips for success
- Mix the ingredients until just combined, do not overmix to prevent the bread from becoming dense.
- Make sure the loaf pan is well greased (or lined with parchment paper) to prevent sticking.
- Cover the loaf with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent burning
Egg Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ cup cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 overripe bananas mashed with a fork
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In the order they are listed, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large stand mixer (butter, sugar, honey, applesauce, bananas)
- Mix approx. 30 seconds on low speed until ingredients are combined. If mixing by hand, whisk until combined.
- Add in flour and baking soda
- Mix for approx. 30 seconds – 1 minute on low speed until batter is combined with no large clumps. If mixing by hand, whisk until all ingredients are combined.
- Grease or butter a 5'' x 9 '' loaf pan and pour batter evenly into it
- Bake for 60-70 minutes. COVER with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent the top of the bread from overcooking.Use the toothpick test (Place a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done. If the toothpick comes out with clumps still on it, bake for a few additional minutes.)
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