Ingredients
– 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
– ½ cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) at room temperature
– ¾ cup sugar (or honey as a substitute)
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or organic whole wheat flour for a healthy alternative)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup walnuts (lightly roasted and chopped, optional)
– ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a loaf pan measuring approximately 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75 inches to prevent sticking.
2-Lightly roast the walnuts in a skillet, stirring continuously; chop coarsely and allow to cool if you’re using them.
3-In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar (or honey) until it’s smooth and fluffy.
4-Mash the bananas until they reach a chunky applesauce consistency, then add to the batter along with the eggs. Mix until everything blends well.
5-In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
6-Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir in vanilla extract, walnuts, and raisins if desired.
7-Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8-Allow the bread to rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely, helping it set properly.
Last Step:
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🌰 Walnuts and raisins add great texture but are optional.
🍯 Honey can replace sugar, and whole wheat flour is a healthy alternative to all-purpose flour.
🥄 For extra nutrition, swap 1 tablespoon flour with ground flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Mixing, baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 243 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg