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Home » Sweet Tooth » Ragi Banana Bread (Eggless, Refined Sugar-free)

Ragi Banana Bread (Eggless, Refined Sugar-free)

Published: Nov 24, 2021 · by Shilpa · 5 Comments

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Ragi banana bread is healthy and delicious bread made with finger millet flour. This cake-like banana bread is eggless, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. This healthy make-ahead bread can be served as an after-school snack or even packed in the lunchbox.
ragi banana bread

Ragi banana bread step-by-step recipe with photos.

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About this recipe

Ragi banana bread is a healthy, and delicious bread made with finger millet flour. This cake-like banana bread is eggless, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free making it suitable for most dietary requirements. It is very easy to put together and requires minimal prep time. This healthy make-ahead bread can be served as an after-school snack or even packed in the lunchbox. With the goodness of ragi, oats, and bananas, it can't get better. This eggless ragi bread is made without refined flour or refined sugar and is perfect for your sweet craving.

Ragi is known for its health benefits and is considered one of the most beneficial millets. Ragi is considered to be beneficial in weight management and it helps with controlling blood sugar levels. This gluten-free grain is high in dietary fiber and has a low GI. It is a great source of plant-based protein. Click here to read more on ragi and other millets.

Read on for ingredients, useful tips, and step-by-step instructions to make this cake-like ragi bread.

Ingredients

ingredients to make ragi banana bread

Ragi: Finger millet flour is the main ingredient of this bread.

Banana: Use ripe bananas to make this bread.

Rolled Oats: Use thick rolled oats in this bread.

Sugar: I have used raw sugar here. You can also use jaggery powder or plain white sugar.

Butter and yogurt: Melt the butter and cool it before using. Bring the yogurt to room temperature.

Other ingredients: Baking powder, baking soda, chocolate chips (optional), and vanilla extract.

Step by step instructions

In a large bowl, combine ragi, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix it well and set it aside (step 1).

In another bowl, take bananas and mash them well using a fork. To this, add melted butter, yogurt, and sugar. Whisk well until they are fully incorporated (steps 2,3,4).

ragi banana bread steps 1-4.

Add this to the dry ingredients and mix gently (steps 5,6).

Fold in the chocolate chips (steps 7,8).

ragi banana bread steps 5-8.

Pour into the prepared tin. Bake in preheated oven (180 C / 350 F) for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean (steps 9,10).

Cool it in the baking tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely (steps 11,12).

ragi banana bread steps 9-12.

Useful tips

I used raw sugar in this bread. Jaggery or plain sugar can be also used instead.

Use thick rolled oats and not quick oats. Quick oats tend to absorb the liquid making the bread dry.

Baking time varies depending on the oven. Keep an eye after 25 minutes.

You can also pour the batter into an 8-inch cake tin and bake it like a cake. The baking time will be lesser in that case.

Chocolate chips are optional and can be skipped. Alternatively, you can add nuts or dried fruits of your choice.

Banana has a natural sweetness. So adjust sugar accordingly.

ragi banana bread

FAQs

How to store ragi bread?

This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to four days. You can store it for longer in the refrigerator, for up to 10 days. Slice and freeze the individual slices for up to one month for a quick snack or healthy dessert.

ragi banana bread

Bonus

This bread is:
- eggless, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- very healthy and nutritious
- low GI
- healthy snack and loved by the kids

ragi banana bread

Recipe card

Ragi Banana Bread

Shilpa
Ragi banana bread is healthy and delicious bread made with finger millet flour. This cake-like banana bread is eggless, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. This healthy make-ahead bread can be served as an after-school snack or even packed in the lunchbox.
5 from 6 votes
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian, Karnataka
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups ragi flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 bananas
  • ¾ cup raw sugar
  • ½ cup butter (melted and cooled)
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chip cookies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven at 180 C / 350 F. Grease a loaf tin with butter and set it aside
  • In a large bowl, combine ragi, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix it well and set it aside
  • In another bowl, take bananas and mash them well using a fork
  • To this, add melted butter, yogurt, and sugar. Whisk well until they are fully incorporated
  • Add the dry ingredients to this and mix gently. Fold in the chocolate chips
  • Pour into the prepared tin
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean
  • Cool it in the baking tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely
  • Slice and serve

Notes

See tips section above for useful tips to make this bread.
Nutrition Facts
Ragi Banana Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 215mg6%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Pk

    November 25, 2021 at 2:41 am

    Hi is there a savory recipe to this delicious recipe
    Some thing to dunk into my soup
    Thankyou
    Stay safe

    Reply
    • Shilpa

      November 25, 2021 at 8:39 am

      Hi, I have a recipe for finger millet flatbread which is savory:
      https://spicytamarind.com.au/ragi-rotti-finger-millet-flatbread/
      - Shilpa

      Reply
  2. Michelle

    November 29, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This ragi banana bread turned out wonderful and I'm glad that it's eggless! The oats and chocolate chips in it were a great idea.

    Reply
  3. Rima

    November 30, 2021 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    Loved the Recipe

    It's light and tasty
    I didn't have chocolate chips so I added some cocoa powder and made a Chocolate banana bread (added some milk to balance the additional dry ingredient of cocoa)

    Reply
    • Shilpa

      November 30, 2021 at 7:42 am

      Thanks for your kind words Rima. Adding cocoa powder sounds delicious.
      - Shilpa

      Reply

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