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Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
Molly

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe

A moist, sweet banana bread made with overripe bananas, brown sugar, and vanilla for a nutty depth of flavor. Lightly textured and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 overripe bananas, black spots preferred
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, or coconut sugar/honey
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, or maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat/gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (or non-dairy yogurt/milk)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan
  2. Peel and mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth
  3. Add melted and cooled butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined
  4. Blend in eggs one at a time
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined
  7. Fold in buttermilk (or substitute) with a spatula
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan
  9. Bake for 55 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  10. Let cool completely before slicing

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor
Substitute buttermilk with 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt or milk
For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Best served on the first day for optimal texture

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