- Equal applesauce (1:1) in muffins, quick breads, and cakes (The Kitchn)Applesauce is wetter and milder; expect a less banana-forward flavor and slightly looser crumb.
- As egg replacer: ¼ cup mashed banana per egg (best in 1–2 egg recipes) (The Kitchn)Adds banana flavor and density; add ½ tsp extra baking powder for lift.
Banana, mashed substitutes
Tested swaps for mashed banana, with ratios and sources.
Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Banana, mashed converter gives the grams.
Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.