Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 -4 overly ripe bananas, peeled and mashed; 1/4 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla flavored) or 1/4 cup milk (skim is fine); 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 -4 overly ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1/4 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla flavored) or 1/4 cup milk (skim is fine)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease a loaf pan (or muffin pan).
3
Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4
Add the bananas, yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla and mix well.
5
In a separate bowl mix, together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. [Variations: Add 1 small apple (peeled, cored and diced), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or 1/2 cup chocolate chips].
7
Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (if baking muffins, bake for 20-30 minutes).
8
Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 -4 overly ripe bananas, peeled and mashed, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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