Description
Whipping up matcha banana bread brings together two beloved flavors in a delightful quick bread that makes your kitchen smell amazing. Wholesome ripe bananas and earthy green tea powder create a moist, tender treat perfect for afternoon snacking or breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Mash 2 ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
- Whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into the mashed bananas until completely blended.
- Combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon matcha powder in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Incorporate ½ cup Greek yogurt and ½ cup chopped walnuts into the batter with light, careful strokes.
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest inside the pan for exactly 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are key to natural sweetness, so choose ones with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor.
- Sift the matcha powder to prevent clumping and ensure smooth distribution throughout the batter.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and check baking time carefully.
- Toast the walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch in your bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg