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Easy 2 Banana Bread

Easy 2 Banana Bread So Good You'll Skip the Store

This Easy 2 Banana Bread is a quick and delicious recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack, utilizing overripe bananas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can replace with 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup butter or use coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 2 medium ripe bananas ensure they're overly ripe for best taste
  • 2 large eggs or substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan version
  • 1 cup flour whole wheat flour is a great alternative
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional but highly recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg can use ground ginger for a different flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt essential for balancing sweetness

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Cream together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth, then add them along with the eggs to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure your bananas are fully ripe for the best flavor. Customize the recipe with nuts or chocolate chips if desired.

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