Ingredients
– 3 very ripe medium/large bananas
– ½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– ¾ cup sugar (can be substituted with honey)
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1½ cups all-purpose flour (can be substituted with organic whole wheat flour)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
– ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350°F: Grease and flour a loaf pan measuring approximately 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75 inches.
2-Lightly roast walnuts in a pan, stirring to prevent burning, then chop and let them cool to room temperature.
3-In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar (or honey) together.
4-Mash bananas to a chunky applesauce consistency and add to the batter along with the eggs; mix until combined.
5-In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then incorporate into the banana mixture.
6-Stir in vanilla extract, toasted walnuts, and raisins if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7-Bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8-Allow the bread to rest for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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🍫 Walnuts and raisins can be omitted or replaced with chocolate chips.
🍌 To ripen bananas quickly, place in 250°F oven for 15-20 minutes or in paper bag with an apple for 24 hours.
🥄 Check doneness with a toothpick halfway through baking; adjust time for glass pans or convection ovens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 57mg