Best banana substitute for muffins?
Unsweetened Applesauce, used at 1:1 by weight. Replaces banana's moisture and binding in quick breads, without the banana flavor or its sweetness. Add a little sugar to compensate.
Best Banana Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads
Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.
Can I make muffins or quick bread without banana?
Yes. Start with Unsweetened Applesauce at 1:1 by weight, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Unsweetened Applesauce
Use 1:1 by weight
Replaces banana's moisture and binding in quick breads, without the banana flavor or its sweetness. Add a little sugar to compensate.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of banana weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of banana is treated as 150 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Banana cups to grams →