Description
A delicious and easy recipe to transform overripe bananas into a warm banana bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or honey, for a healthier option)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch loaf pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, lightly roast the walnuts, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Once fragrant, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar (or honey) until smooth.
- Mash the ripe bananas using a fork until they reach a chunky applesauce consistency. Stir the mashed bananas into the butter-sugar mixture along with the beaten eggs until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring only until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and raisins into the batter. Gently fold to incorporate.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for up to three days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, dessert, baking, breakfast