Let's go Sugar-free with stevia

For something sweet without the kilojoules of sugar, try this divine banana bread made with stevia – it’s good!

No added sugar steviasweetened banana bread MAKES 1 LOAF 2 eggs 1 ½ cups ripe banana, mashed (approx. 3 medium bananas) ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp stevia powder ½ tsp salt cup milk ½ cup walnuts, chopped 1 banana extra for decoration (optional) 1 tbsp warmed honey, to glaze (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease an approx. 12x22cm loaf pan and line with baking paper so it overhangs on both sides. 2 In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, then mix in the mashed bananas, oil and vanilla essence. Si in the our, baking soda, stevia powder and salt and stir, adding in the milk a little at a time until just combined. 3 Fold in the nuts and pour into the prepared tin, and level. To decorate, slice the remaining banana and arrange on top. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 50 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. 5 Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Brush the top with warmed honey to glaze if desired.

About stevia:

The Stevia plant is native of South America and its leaves are 200 times sweeter than sugar – but without any kilojoules. It may be a new ingredient to many cooks, but it has been harvested and used in recipes by indigenous peoples for centuries. Now, more than 75 countries around the world use stevia in cooking, baking, hot drinks, smoothies and more.