Ingredients
– 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
– ½ cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) at room temperature
– ¾ cup sugar (alternatives: honey or brown sugar)
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (alternative: organic whole wheat flour)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (alternative: almond extract)
– 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
– ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch loaf pan. Lightly roast walnuts, stirring constantly to avoid burning, then chop and cool.
2-Cream the softened butter and sugar (or honey) together until smooth.
3-Mash bananas to a chunky applesauce consistency, then add to the butter mixture along with the beaten eggs and mix until blended.
4-In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda, then incorporate into the wet ingredients.
5-Stir in vanilla extract, toasted walnuts, and raisins, if using. Pour batter into prepared pan.
6-Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7-Allow to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Last Step:
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🍌 Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor
🌰 Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and add crunch to the bread
⏰ Don’t overmix the batter – mix just until combined for tender, moist texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 57mg