Banana Poppy Seed Quick Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Poppy Seed Quick Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bananas, extra ripe & peeled (see step one to receive 1 cup); 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup poppy seed

Servings: persons

2 bananas, extra ripe & peeled (see step one to receive 1 cup)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup poppy seed

1
Mash bananas with a potato masher until all large pieces are broken down (or you can use a blender and puree the bananas) - you should receive about 1 cup of banana total. If not, then add enough banana to equal one cup.
2
Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs and grated lemon peel until blended.
4
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
5
Beat the bananas into the wet ingredients alternately with the dry ingredients -- repeating twice ending with dry ingredients.
6
Hand stir in the poppy seeds.
7
Pour into a well-greased (or sprayed) 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8
Bake at 350* F for 50-60 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean. (The original recipe called for 60-70 minutes but mine is usually done before 60 minutes).
9
Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to completely cool.

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bananas, extra ripe & peeled (see step one to receive 1 cup), 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Poppy Seed Quick Bread falls under the General 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.

Banana Poppy Seed Quick Bread

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